Anatomy

Extremities

The farthest or outermost projections of the body, such as the HAND and FOOT.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

The farthest or outermost projections of the body, such as the HAND and FOOT.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Limbs
  • Extremity
  • Limb

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Aspects Covered

16 allowable subheadings

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

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  1. A01.378

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Extremities. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D005121. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D005121
  2. Extremities. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q515083