Anatomy

Anatomic Landmarks

Reference points located by visual inspection, palpation, or computer assistance, that are useful in localizing structures on or within the human body.

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Abstract

Reference points located by visual inspection, palpation, or computer assistance, that are useful in localizing structures on or within the human body.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Anatomic Landmark
  • Landmark, Anatomic
  • Landmarks, Anatomic

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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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History Note

2012

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  1. A01.111

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Anatomic Landmarks. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D059925. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D059925
  2. Anatomic Landmarks. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q70217159