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Elbow Joint MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Elbow Joint
Tree Number(s)
A02.835.583.290
Unique ID
D004551
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D004551
Annotation
primates only; differentiate from ELBOW; Manual 21.58: use FORELIMB (probably IM) + JOINTS (NIM) for non-primate vertebrates
Scope Note
A hinge joint connecting the FOREARM to the ARM.
NLM Classification #
WE 820
See Also
Olecranon Process
Public MeSH Note
65
History Note
65
Entry Combination
injuries:Elbow Injuries
Date Established
1965/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2022/07/12
Elbow Joint Preferred
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