Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Seat Belts

Restraining belts fastened to the frame of automobiles, aircraft, or other vehicles, and strapped around the person occupying the seat in the car or plane, intended to prevent the person from being thrown forward or out of the vehicle in case of sudden deceleration.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Restraining belts fastened to the frame of automobiles, aircraft, or other vehicles, and strapped around the person occupying the seat in the car or plane, intended to prevent the person from being thrown forward or out of the vehicle in case of sudden deceleration.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Belt, Seat
  • Belts, Seat
  • Seat Belt

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Aspects Covered

14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, legislation & jurisprudence, microbiology, parasitology, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, trends, veterinary, virology.

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70

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Previous Indexing

  • Accident Prevention (1966-1969)
  • Accidents, Traffic (1966-1969)
  • Automobiles (1966-1969)

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  1. E07w.700.800w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Seat Belts. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D012622. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D012622
  2. Seat Belts. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seat_belt
  3. Seat Belts. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q200403