Back: The rear surface of an upright primate from the shoulders to the hip, or the dorsal surface of tetrapods.

NIH MeSH · D001415Anatomy

Back

Definition

The rear surface of an upright primate from the shoulders to the hip, or the dorsal surface of tetrapods.

MeSH classification

  • A01.923.176

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Common questions about Back

What does Back mean in medicine?
The rear surface of an upright primate from the shoulders to the hip, or the dorsal surface of tetrapods. 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 Back known by any other names?
Back is the canonical name in the MeSH vocabulary. There are no commonly used alternate names for this concept in the official NIH database.
Where does Back sit in the medical classification?
Back falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A01.923.176). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
Where can I get a plain-language explanation of Back?
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D001415) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗