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Spinal Puncture MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Spinal Puncture
Tree Number(s)
E01.370.225.998.054.790
E01.370.376.700
E02.800.779
E04.074.790
E04.665.700
E05.200.998.054.790
Unique ID
D013129
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D013129
Scope Note
Tapping fluid from the subarachnoid space in the lumbar region, usually between the third and fourth lumbar vertebrae.
Entry Term(s)
Lumbar Puncture
Spinal Tap
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2015/07/01
Spinal Puncture Preferred
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