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Body Regions > Neck

Preferred term

Neck  

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Broader concept

Note

  • as a region & for soft parts but note that NECK MUSCLES is also available; bones = CERVICAL VERTEBRAE; "cervical lymph nodes" = LYMPH NODES (IM) + NECK (NIM); "neck dissection" probably refers to dissection of lymph nodes in cancer: index LYMPH NODE EXCISION (IM) + NECK (NIM) for general or unspecified or RADICAL NECK DISSECTION if specified

Scope note

  • The part of a human or animal body connecting the HEAD to the rest of the body.

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D009333

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