NIH MeSH · D002081Anatomy
Buttocks
Also known asButtock · Gluteal Region · Gluteal Regions · Region, Gluteal · Regions, Gluteal
Definition
Either of two fleshy protuberances at the lower posterior section of the trunk or HIP in humans and primate on which a person or animal sits, consisting of gluteal MUSCLES and fat.
MeSH classification
- A01.378.610.100
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Common questions about Buttocks
What does Buttocks mean in medicine?
Either of two fleshy protuberances at the lower posterior section of the trunk or HIP in humans and primate on which a person or animal sits, consisting of gluteal MUSCLES and fat. 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 Buttocks known by any other names?
Yes. Buttocks is also referred to as Buttock, Gluteal Region, Gluteal Regions, Region, Gluteal 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 Buttocks sit in the medical classification?
Buttocks falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A01.378.610.100). 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 (D002081) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗