Anatomy

Torso

The central part of the body to which the neck and limbs are attached.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

The central part of the body to which the neck and limbs are attached.

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Synonyms

1 entry terms
  • Torsos

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Aspects Covered

16 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, diagnostic imaging, embryology, growth & development, injuries, innervation, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

do not confuse with torso protein often referred to as "torso"; "trunk" in reference to the main part of the body goes here

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History Note

2012

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  1. A01.923w

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NLM Classification

WE 710

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Torso. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D060726. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D060726
  2. Torso. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torso
  3. Torso. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q160695