NIH MeSH · D020517Anatomy
Atrial Appendage
Also known asAppendage, Atrial · Appendages, Atrial · Atrial Appendages · Auricular Appendage · Appendage, Auricular · Appendages, Auricular · Auricular Appendages · Heart Atrium Appendage · Appendage, Heart Atrium · Appendages, Heart Atrium · Atrium Appendage, Heart · Heart Atrium Appendages
Definition
Ear-shaped appendage of either atrium of the heart. (Dorland, 28th ed)
MeSH classification
- A07.541.358.100
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What does Atrial Appendage mean in medicine?
Ear-shaped appendage of either atrium of the heart. (Dorland, 28th ed) This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Atrial Appendage known by any other names?
Yes. Atrial Appendage is also referred to as Appendage, Atrial, Appendages, Atrial, Atrial Appendages, Auricular Appendage in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Atrial Appendage sit in the medical classification?
Atrial Appendage falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A07.541.358.100). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D020517) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗