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Face MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Face
Tree Number(s)
A01.456.505
Unique ID
D005145
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D005145
Annotation
usually NIM as site; soft parts = FACE, bones = FACIAL BONES or specifics; /‌abnorm permitted but FACIAL BONES /‌abnorm is more likely; facial fractures: see note on FACIAL BONES; craniofacial dysmorphism & craniofacial fibrous dysplasia & long face syndrome: see note also on FACIAL BONES
Scope Note
The anterior portion of the head that includes the skin, muscles, and structures of the forehead, eyes, nose, mouth, cheeks, and jaw.
Entry Combination
growth & development:Maxillofacial Development
injuries:Facial Injuries
transplantation:Facial Transplantation
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2007/07/09
Face Preferred
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