Anatomy

Thigh

The superior part of the lower extremity between the HIP and the KNEE.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

The superior part of the lower extremity between the HIP and the KNEE.

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Synonyms

1 entry terms
  • Thighs

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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

for humans & other vertebrates; for bone index FEMUR; NIM when merely locational

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Tree Number

  1. A01.378.610.750w

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NLM Classification

WE 865

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Thigh. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D013848. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D013848
  2. Thigh. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thigh
  3. Thigh. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q129757