Anatomy

Animal Fins

Membranous appendage of fish and other aquatic organisms used for locomotion or balance.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Membranous appendage of fish and other aquatic organisms used for locomotion or balance.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Animal Fin
  • Fin, Animal
  • Fins, Animal

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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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History Note

2011

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Tree Number

  1. A13.075w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Animal Fins. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D058500. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D058500
  2. Animal Fins. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fish_fin
  3. Animal Fins. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4162555