Anatomy

Leg Bones

The bones of the free part of the lower extremity in humans and of any of the four extremities in animals. It includes the PATELLA; TIBIA; and FIBULA.

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Abstract

The bones of the free part of the lower extremity in humans and of any of the four extremities in animals. It includes the PATELLA; TIBIA; and FIBULA.

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Synonyms

4 entry terms
  • Bones of Leg
  • Bone, Leg
  • Bones, Leg
  • Leg Bone

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Aspects Covered

24 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

general or unspecified; prefer specifics; primates only; Manual 21.58

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History Note

98; use explode 1975-97

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Previous Indexing

  • Leg (1966-1997)
  • specific bones of leg (1966-1997)

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  1. A02w.835w.232w.043.650w

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WE 850

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Leg Bones. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D007867. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D007867
  2. Leg Bones. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leg_bone
  3. Leg Bones. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q26261881