[Functional and anatomical classification of arterial obliterative diseases of the extremities].
1977
A A Shalimov, and
N F Driuk, and
I I Sukharev
UI
MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D007866
Leg
The inferior part of the lower extremity between the KNEE and the ANKLE.
Legs
D005121
Extremities
The farthest or outermost projections of the body, such as the HAND and FOOT.
Limbs,Extremity,Limb
D006801
Humans
Members of the species Homo sapiens.
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D001162
Arteriosclerosis Obliterans
Common occlusive arterial disease which is caused by ATHEROSCLEROSIS. It is characterized by lesions in the innermost layer (ARTERIAL INTIMA) of arteries including the AORTA and its branches to the extremities. Risk factors include smoking, HYPERLIPIDEMIA, and HYPERTENSION.