"Anatomic Landmarks" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Reference points located by visual inspection, palpation, or computer assistance, that are useful in localizing structures on or within the human body.
| Descriptor ID |
D059925
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| MeSH Number(s) |
A01.111
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| Concept/Terms |
Anatomic Landmarks- Anatomic Landmarks
- Anatomic Landmark
- Landmark, Anatomic
- Landmarks, Anatomic
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2012 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2014 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2016 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Anatomic Landmarks" by people in Profiles.
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Three-dimensional comparison of mandibular shape variability across skeletal classes: Cross-sectional geometric morphometric study. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2026 Apr; 169(4):481-496.e6.
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Change in Lower Lip Position After Le Fort I Advancement in Patients with Bilateral vs. Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2024 Nov; 61(11):1836-1844.
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Evolution of Bandeau Shape, Orbital Morphology, and Craniofacial Twist after Fronto-Orbital Advancement for Isolated Unilateral Coronal Synostosis: A Case-Control Study of 2-Year Outcomes. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019 06; 143(6):1703-1711.
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Characterizing Anterior Segment OCT Angle Landmarks of the Trabecular Meshwork Complex. Ophthalmology. 2018 07; 125(7):994-1002.
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New predictors of complications in carotid body tumor resection. J Vasc Surg. 2017 06; 65(6):1673-1679.
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Lateral thigh perforator flap for breast reconstruction: Computed tomographic angiography analysis and clinical series. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2017 May; 70(5):577-584.
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A novel approach to cricoarytenoid joint injections: An anatomic study. Laryngoscope. 2017 01; 127(1):199-203.
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Looking for Tips on Central Venous Catheter Insertion? Try Ultrasound. Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2015 Nov; 16(9):891-3.
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Standardization of Sonographic Lung-to-Head Ratio Measurements in Isolated Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia: Impact on the Reproducibility and Efficacy to Predict Outcomes. J Ultrasound Med. 2015 Oct; 34(10):1721-7.
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Improved lag screw positioning in the treatment of proximal femur fractures using a novel computer assisted surgery method: a cadaveric study. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2014 May 30; 15:189.