Lower Extremity (also known as Extremities, Lower, Lower Extremities): The region of the lower limb in animals, extending from the gluteal region to the FOOT, and including the BUTTOCKS; HIP; and LEG.

NIH MeSH · D035002Anatomy

Lower Extremity

Also known asExtremities, Lower · Lower Extremities · Extremity, Lower · Lower Limb · Limb, Lower · Limbs, Lower · Lower Limbs · Membrum inferius

Definition

The region of the lower limb in animals, extending from the gluteal region to the FOOT, and including the BUTTOCKS; HIP; and LEG.

MeSH classification

  • A01.378.610

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Common questions about Lower Extremity

What does Lower Extremity mean in medicine?
The region of the lower limb in animals, extending from the gluteal region to the FOOT, and including the BUTTOCKS; HIP; and LEG. 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 Lower Extremity known by any other names?
Yes. Lower Extremity is also referred to as Extremities, Lower, Lower Extremities, Extremity, Lower, Lower Limb 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 Lower Extremity sit in the medical classification?
Lower Extremity falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A01.378.610). 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 (D035002) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗