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Hand Strength MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Hand Strength
Tree Number(s)
E01.370.600.425.500
G11.427.560.500
Unique ID
D018737
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D018737
Scope Note
Force exerted when gripping or grasping.
Entry Term(s)
Grasp
Grip
Grip Strength
Hand Grip Strength
NLM Classification #
WE 830
Previous Indexing
Hand/physiology (1966-1994)
Public MeSH Note
95
History Note
95
Date Established
1995/01/01
Date of Entry
1994/05/23
Revision Date
2021/03/26

Allowable Qualifiers
Hand Strength Preferred
Grip Related
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