Preferred Label : subdivision of organ system;
RADLEX synonyms : organ system subdivision;
Definition : Anatomical structure, which consists of a specific set of the members of (predominantly)
one organ or organ part subclass interconnected by zones of continuity or body substances;
is demarcated from other subdivisions of the same organ system by one or more zones
of continuity or anatomical lines; together with other subdivisions of the same organ
system, it constitutes an organ system. Examples: rib cage, facial skeleton, portal
system, central nervous system, upper respiratory tract, muscle group of back.;
Origin ID : RID13206;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- FMA entity(ies)
Anatomical structure, which consists of a specific set of the members of (predominantly)
one organ or organ part subclass interconnected by zones of continuity or body substances;
is demarcated from other subdivisions of the same organ system by one or more zones
of continuity or anatomical lines; together with other subdivisions of the same organ
system, it constitutes an organ system. Examples: rib cage, facial skeleton, portal
system, central nervous system, upper respiratory tract, muscle group of back.
