Bones of Lower Extremity (also known as Extremity Bones, Lower, Lower Extremity Bones): The bones of the upper and lower LEG. They include the PELVIC BONES.

NIH MeSH · D050281Anatomy

Bones of Lower Extremity

Also known asExtremity Bones, Lower · Lower Extremity Bones

Definition

The bones of the upper and lower LEG. They include the PELVIC BONES.

MeSH classification

  • A02.835.232.043

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Common questions about Bones of Lower Extremity

What does Bones of Lower Extremity mean in medicine?
The bones of the upper and lower LEG. They include the PELVIC BONES. 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 Bones of Lower Extremity known by any other names?
Yes. Bones of Lower Extremity is also referred to as Extremity Bones, Lower, Lower Extremity Bones 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 Bones of Lower Extremity sit in the medical classification?
Bones of Lower Extremity falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A02.835.232.043). 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 (D050281) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗