"Anatomy, Comparative" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
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The comparative study of animal structure with regard to homologous organs or parts. (Stedman, 25th ed)
| Descriptor ID |
D000717
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| MeSH Number(s) |
H01.158.100.154
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| Concept/Terms |
Anatomy, Comparative- Anatomy, Comparative
- Comparative Anatomy
- Anatomies, Comparative
- Comparative Anatomies
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Hip extensor mechanics and the evolution of walking and climbing capabilities in humans, apes, and fossil hominins. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2018 04 17; 115(16):4134-4139.