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Postural Balance MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Postural Balance
Tree Number(s)
F02.830.816.541.752
G07.888.750.500
G11.427.690
G11.561.790.541.595
Unique ID
D004856
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D004856
Annotation
disorders of equilibrium: coordinate with SENSATION DISORDERS
Scope Note
A POSTURE in which an ideal body mass distribution is achieved. Postural balance provides the body carriage stability and conditions for normal functions in stationary position or in movement, such as sitting, standing, or walking.
Entry Term(s)
Balance, Postural
Musculoskeletal Equilibrium
Postural Control
Postural Equilibrium
Posture Balance
Posture Control
Posture Equilibrium
NLM Classification #
WE 104
Public MeSH Note
2009; see MUSCULOSKELETAL EQUILIBRIUM 2004-2008, see EQUILIBRIUM 1963-2003
History Note
2009(1963)
Date Established
2009/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2020/06/09
Postural Balance Preferred
Postural Control Related
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