ICD-10-CM Laceration References

"Laceration" Annotation Back-References in the ICD-10-CM Index to Diseases and Injuries

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  • Laceration
    • abdomen, abdominal
      • wall - S31.119 Laceration without foreign body of abdominal wall, unspecified quadrant without penetration into peritoneal cavity
        • epigastric region - S31.112 Laceration without foreign body of abdominal wall, epigastric region without penetration into peritoneal cavity
          • with
            • foreign body - S31.122 Laceration of abdominal wall with foreign body, epigastric region without penetration into peritoneal cavity
            • penetration into peritoneal cavity - S31.612 Laceration without foreign body of abdominal wall, epigastric region with penetration into peritoneal cavity
              • with foreign body - S31.622 Laceration with foreign body of abdominal wall, epigastric region with penetration into peritoneal cavity
        • left
          • lower quadrant - S31.114 Laceration without foreign body of abdominal wall, left lower quadrant without penetration into peritoneal cavity
            • with
              • foreign body - S31.124 Laceration of abdominal wall with foreign body, left lower quadrant without penetration into peritoneal cavity
              • penetration into peritoneal cavity - S31.614 Laceration without foreign body of abdominal wall, left lower quadrant with penetration into peritoneal cavity
                • with foreign body - S31.624 Laceration with foreign body of abdominal wall, left lower quadrant with penetration into peritoneal cavity
          • upper quadrant - S31.111 Laceration without foreign body of abdominal wall, left upper quadrant without penetration into peritoneal cavity
            • with
              • foreign body - S31.121 Laceration of abdominal wall with foreign body, left upper quadrant without penetration into peritoneal cavity
              • penetration into peritoneal cavity - S31.611 Laceration without foreign body of abdominal wall, left upper quadrant with penetration into peritoneal cavity
                • with foreign body - S31.621 Laceration with foreign body of abdominal wall, left upper quadrant with penetration into peritoneal cavity
        • periumbilic region - S31.115 Laceration without foreign body of abdominal wall, periumbilic region without penetration into peritoneal cavity
          • with
            • foreign body - S31.125 Laceration of abdominal wall with foreign body, periumbilic region without penetration into peritoneal cavity
            • penetration into peritoneal cavity - S31.615 Laceration without foreign body of abdominal wall, periumbilic region with penetration into peritoneal cavity
              • with foreign body - S31.625 Laceration with foreign body of abdominal wall, periumbilic region with penetration into peritoneal cavity
        • right
          • lower quadrant - S31.113 Laceration without foreign body of abdominal wall, right lower quadrant without penetration into peritoneal cavity
            • with
              • foreign body - S31.123 Laceration of abdominal wall with foreign body, right lower quadrant without penetration into peritoneal cavity
              • penetration into peritoneal cavity - S31.613 Laceration without foreign body of abdominal wall, right lower quadrant with penetration into peritoneal cavity
                • with foreign body - S31.623 Laceration with foreign body of abdominal wall, right lower quadrant with penetration into peritoneal cavity
          • upper quadrant - S31.110 Laceration without foreign body of abdominal wall, right upper quadrant without penetration into peritoneal cavity
            • with
              • foreign body - S31.120 Laceration of abdominal wall with foreign body, right upper quadrant without penetration into peritoneal cavity
              • penetration into peritoneal cavity - S31.610 Laceration without foreign body of abdominal wall, right upper quadrant with penetration into peritoneal cavity
                • with foreign body - S31.620 Laceration with foreign body of abdominal wall, right upper quadrant with penetration into peritoneal cavity
        • with
          • foreign body - S31.129 Laceration of abdominal wall with foreign body, unspecified quadrant without penetration into peritoneal cavity
          • penetration into peritoneal cavity - S31.619 Laceration without foreign body of abdominal wall, unspecified quadrant with penetration into peritoneal cavity
            • with foreign body - S31.629 Laceration with foreign body of abdominal wall, unspecified quadrant with penetration into peritoneal cavity
    • accidental, complicating surgery - See: Complications, surgical, accidental puncture or laceration;
    • Achilles tendon - S86.02 Laceration of Achilles tendon
    • adrenal gland - S37.813 Laceration of adrenal gland
    • alveolar (process) - See: Laceration, oral cavity;
    • ankle - S91.01 Laceration without foreign body of ankle
      • with
        • foreign body - S91.02 Laceration with foreign body of ankle
    • antecubital space - See: Laceration, elbow;
    • anus (sphincter) - S31.831 Laceration without foreign body of anus
      • complicating delivery - See: Delivery, complicated, by, laceration, anus (sphincter);
      • following ectopic or molar pregnancy - O08.6 Damage to pelvic organs and tissues following an ectopic and molar pregnancy
      • nontraumatic, nonpuerperal - See: Fissure, anus;
      • with
        • ectopic or molar pregnancy - O08.6 Damage to pelvic organs and tissues following an ectopic and molar pregnancy
        • foreign body - S31.832 Laceration with foreign body of anus
    • arm (upper) - S41.11 Laceration without foreign body of upper arm
      • lower - See: Laceration, forearm;
      • with foreign body - S41.12 Laceration with foreign body of upper arm
    • auditory canal (external) (meatus) - See: Laceration, ear;
    • auricle, ear - See: Laceration, ear;
    • axilla - See: Laceration, arm;
    • back - See Also: Laceration, thorax, back;
      • lower - S31.010 Laceration without foreign body of lower back and pelvis without penetration into retroperitoneum
        • with
          • foreign body - S31.020 Laceration with foreign body of lower back and pelvis without penetration into retroperitoneum
            • with penetration into retroperitoneal space - S31.021 Laceration with foreign body of lower back and pelvis with penetration into retroperitoneum
          • penetration into retroperitoneal space - S31.011 Laceration without foreign body of lower back and pelvis with penetration into retroperitoneum
    • bile duct - S36.13 Injury of bile duct
    • bladder - S37.23 Laceration of bladder
      • following ectopic or molar pregnancy - O08.6 Damage to pelvic organs and tissues following an ectopic and molar pregnancy
      • obstetrical trauma - O71.5 Other obstetric injury to pelvic organs
      • with ectopic or molar pregnancy - O08.6 Damage to pelvic organs and tissues following an ectopic and molar pregnancy
    • blood vessel - See: Injury, blood vessel;
    • bowel - See Also: Laceration, intestine;
      • complicating abortion - See: Abortion, by type, complicated by, specified condition NEC;
      • following ectopic or molar pregnancy - O08.6 Damage to pelvic organs and tissues following an ectopic and molar pregnancy
      • obstetrical trauma - O71.5 Other obstetric injury to pelvic organs
      • with ectopic or molar pregnancy - O08.6 Damage to pelvic organs and tissues following an ectopic and molar pregnancy
    • brain (any part) (cortex) (diffuse) (membrane) - See Also: Injury, intracranial, diffuse;
      • during birth - P10.8 Other intracranial lacerations and hemorrhages due to birth injury
        • with hemorrhage - P10.1 Cerebral hemorrhage due to birth injury
      • focal - See: Injury, intracranial, focal brain injury;
    • brainstem - S06.38 Contusion, laceration, and hemorrhage of brainstem
    • breast - S21.01 Laceration without foreign body of breast
      • with foreign body - S21.02 Laceration with foreign body of breast
    • broad ligament - S37.893 Laceration of other urinary and pelvic organ
      • following ectopic or molar pregnancy - O08.6 Damage to pelvic organs and tissues following an ectopic and molar pregnancy
      • laceration syndrome - N83.8 Other noninflammatory disorders of ovary, fallopian tube and broad ligament
      • obstetrical trauma - O71.6 Obstetric damage to pelvic joints and ligaments
      • syndrome (laceration) - N83.8 Other noninflammatory disorders of ovary, fallopian tube and broad ligament
      • with ectopic or molar pregnancy - O08.6 Damage to pelvic organs and tissues following an ectopic and molar pregnancy
    • buttock - S31.801 Laceration without foreign body of unspecified buttock
      • left - S31.821 Laceration without foreign body of left buttock
        • with foreign body - S31.822 Laceration with foreign body of left buttock
      • right - S31.811 Laceration without foreign body of right buttock
        • with foreign body - S31.812 Laceration with foreign body of right buttock
      • with foreign body - S31.802 Laceration with foreign body of unspecified buttock
    • calf - See: Laceration, leg;
    • canaliculus lacrimalis - See: Laceration, eyelid;
    • canthus, eye - See: Laceration, eyelid;
    • capsule, joint - See: Sprain;
    • causing eversion of cervix uteri (old) - N86 Erosion and ectropion of cervix uteri
    • central (perineal), complicating delivery - O70.9 Perineal laceration during delivery, unspecified
    • cerebellum, traumatic - S06.37 Contusion, laceration, and hemorrhage of cerebellum
    • cerebral - S06.33 Contusion and laceration of cerebrum, unspecified
      • during birth - P10.8 Other intracranial lacerations and hemorrhages due to birth injury
        • with hemorrhage - P10.1 Cerebral hemorrhage due to birth injury
      • left side - S06.32 Contusion and laceration of left cerebrum
      • right side - S06.31 Contusion and laceration of right cerebrum
    • cervix (uteri)
      • following ectopic or molar pregnancy - O08.6 Damage to pelvic organs and tissues following an ectopic and molar pregnancy
      • nonpuerperal, nontraumatic - N88.1 Old laceration of cervix uteri
      • obstetrical trauma (current) - O71.3 Obstetric laceration of cervix
      • old (postpartal) - N88.1 Old laceration of cervix uteri
      • traumatic - S37.63 Laceration of uterus
      • with ectopic or molar pregnancy - O08.6 Damage to pelvic organs and tissues following an ectopic and molar pregnancy
    • cheek (external) - S01.41 Laceration without foreign body of cheek and temporomandibular area
      • internal - See: Laceration, oral cavity;
      • with foreign body - S01.42 Laceration with foreign body of cheek and temporomandibular area
    • chest wall - See: Laceration, thorax;
    • chin - See: Laceration, head, specified site NEC;
    • chordae tendinae NEC - I51.1 Rupture of chordae tendineae, not elsewhere classified
      • concurrent with acute myocardial infarction - See: Infarct, myocardium;
      • following acute myocardial infarction (current complication) - I23.4 Rupture of chordae tendineae as current complication following acute myocardial infarction
    • clitoris - See: Laceration, vulva;
    • colon - See: Laceration, intestine, large, colon;
    • common bile duct - S36.13 Injury of bile duct
    • cortex (cerebral) - See: Injury, intracranial, diffuse;
    • costal region - See: Laceration, thorax;
    • cystic duct - S36.13 Injury of bile duct
    • diaphragm - S27.803 Laceration of diaphragm
    • digit (s)
      • foot - See: Laceration, toe;
      • hand - See: Laceration, finger;
    • duodenum - S36.430 Laceration of duodenum
    • ear (canal) (external) - S01.31 Laceration without foreign body of ear
      • drum - S09.2 Traumatic rupture of ear drum
      • with foreign body - S01.32 Laceration with foreign body of ear
    • elbow - S51.01 Laceration without foreign body of elbow
      • with
        • foreign body - S51.02 Laceration with foreign body of elbow
    • epididymis - See: Laceration, testis;
    • epigastric region - See: Laceration, abdomen, wall, epigastric region;
    • esophagus - K22.89 Other specified disease of esophagus
      • traumatic
        • cervical - S11.21 Laceration without foreign body of pharynx and cervical esophagus
          • with foreign body - S11.22 Laceration with foreign body of pharynx and cervical esophagus
        • thoracic - S27.813 Laceration of esophagus (thoracic part)
    • eye (ball) - S05.3 Ocular laceration without prolapse or loss of intraocular tissue
      • penetrating - S05.6 Penetrating wound without foreign body of eyeball
      • with prolapse or loss of intraocular tissue - S05.2 Ocular laceration and rupture with prolapse or loss of intraocular tissue
    • eyebrow - See: Laceration, eyelid;
    • eyelid - S01.11 Laceration without foreign body of eyelid and periocular area
      • with foreign body - S01.12 Laceration with foreign body of eyelid and periocular area
    • face NEC - See: Laceration, head, specified site NEC;
    • fallopian tube - S37.539 Laceration of fallopian tube, unspecified
      • bilateral - S37.532 Laceration of fallopian tube, bilateral
      • unilateral - S37.531 Laceration of fallopian tube, unilateral
    • finger (s) - S61.219 Laceration without foreign body of unspecified finger without damage to nail
      • index - S61.218 Laceration without foreign body of other finger without damage to nail
        • left - S61.211 Laceration without foreign body of left index finger without damage to nail
          • with
            • damage to nail - S61.311 Laceration without foreign body of left index finger with damage to nail
              • with
                • foreign body - S61.321 Laceration with foreign body of left index finger with damage to nail
            • foreign body - S61.221 Laceration with foreign body of left index finger without damage to nail
        • right - S61.210 Laceration without foreign body of right index finger without damage to nail
          • with
            • damage to nail - S61.310 Laceration without foreign body of right index finger with damage to nail
              • with
                • foreign body - S61.320 Laceration with foreign body of right index finger with damage to nail
            • foreign body - S61.220 Laceration with foreign body of right index finger without damage to nail
        • with
          • damage to nail - S61.318 Laceration without foreign body of other finger with damage to nail
            • with
              • foreign body - S61.328 Laceration with foreign body of other finger with damage to nail
          • foreign body - S61.228 Laceration with foreign body of other finger without damage to nail
      • little - S61.218 Laceration without foreign body of other finger without damage to nail
        • left - S61.217 Laceration without foreign body of left little finger without damage to nail
          • with
            • damage to nail - S61.317 Laceration without foreign body of left little finger with damage to nail
              • with
                • foreign body - S61.327 Laceration with foreign body of left little finger with damage to nail
            • foreign body - S61.227 Laceration with foreign body of left little finger without damage to nail
        • right - S61.216 Laceration without foreign body of right little finger without damage to nail
          • with
            • damage to nail - S61.316 Laceration without foreign body of right little finger with damage to nail
              • with
                • foreign body - S61.326 Laceration with foreign body of right little finger with damage to nail
            • foreign body - S61.226 Laceration with foreign body of right little finger without damage to nail
        • with
          • damage to nail - S61.318 Laceration without foreign body of other finger with damage to nail
            • with
              • foreign body - S61.328 Laceration with foreign body of other finger with damage to nail
          • foreign body - S61.228 Laceration with foreign body of other finger without damage to nail
      • middle - S61.218 Laceration without foreign body of other finger without damage to nail
        • left - S61.213 Laceration without foreign body of left middle finger without damage to nail
          • with
            • damage to nail - S61.313 Laceration without foreign body of left middle finger with damage to nail
              • with
                • foreign body - S61.323 Laceration with foreign body of left middle finger with damage to nail
            • foreign body - S61.223 Laceration with foreign body of left middle finger without damage to nail
        • right - S61.212 Laceration without foreign body of right middle finger without damage to nail
          • with
            • damage to nail - S61.312 Laceration without foreign body of right middle finger with damage to nail
              • with
                • foreign body - S61.322 Laceration with foreign body of right middle finger with damage to nail
            • foreign body - S61.222 Laceration with foreign body of right middle finger without damage to nail
        • with
          • damage to nail - S61.318 Laceration without foreign body of other finger with damage to nail
            • with
              • foreign body - S61.328 Laceration with foreign body of other finger with damage to nail
          • foreign body - S61.228 Laceration with foreign body of other finger without damage to nail
      • ring - S61.218 Laceration without foreign body of other finger without damage to nail
        • left - S61.215 Laceration without foreign body of left ring finger without damage to nail
          • with
            • damage to nail - S61.315 Laceration without foreign body of left ring finger with damage to nail
              • with
                • foreign body - S61.325 Laceration with foreign body of left ring finger with damage to nail
            • foreign body - S61.225 Laceration with foreign body of left ring finger without damage to nail
        • right - S61.214 Laceration without foreign body of right ring finger without damage to nail
          • with
            • damage to nail - S61.314 Laceration without foreign body of right ring finger with damage to nail
              • with
                • foreign body - S61.324 Laceration with foreign body of right ring finger with damage to nail
            • foreign body - S61.224 Laceration with foreign body of right ring finger without damage to nail
        • with
          • damage to nail - S61.318 Laceration without foreign body of other finger with damage to nail
            • with
              • foreign body - S61.328 Laceration with foreign body of other finger with damage to nail
          • foreign body - S61.228 Laceration with foreign body of other finger without damage to nail
      • with
        • damage to nail - S61.319 Laceration without foreign body of unspecified finger with damage to nail
          • with
            • foreign body - S61.329 Laceration with foreign body of unspecified finger with damage to nail
        • foreign body - S61.229 Laceration with foreign body of unspecified finger without damage to nail
    • flank - S31.119 Laceration without foreign body of abdominal wall, unspecified quadrant without penetration into peritoneal cavity
      • with foreign body - S31.129 Laceration of abdominal wall with foreign body, unspecified quadrant without penetration into peritoneal cavity
    • foot (except toe (s) alone) - S91.319 Laceration without foreign body, unspecified foot
      • left - S91.312 Laceration without foreign body, left foot
        • with foreign body - S91.322 Laceration with foreign body, left foot
      • right - S91.311 Laceration without foreign body, right foot
        • with foreign body - S91.321 Laceration with foreign body, right foot
      • toe - See: Laceration, toe;
      • with foreign body - S91.329 Laceration with foreign body, unspecified foot
    • forearm - S51.819 Laceration without foreign body of unspecified forearm
      • elbow only - See: Laceration, elbow;
      • left - S51.812 Laceration without foreign body of left forearm
        • with
          • foreign body - S51.822 Laceration with foreign body of left forearm
      • right - S51.811 Laceration without foreign body of right forearm
        • with
          • foreign body - S51.821 Laceration with foreign body of right forearm
      • with
        • foreign body - S51.829 Laceration with foreign body of unspecified forearm
    • forehead - S01.81 Laceration without foreign body of other part of head
      • with foreign body - S01.82 Laceration with foreign body of other part of head
    • fourchette - O70.0 First degree perineal laceration during delivery
      • complicating delivery - O70.0 First degree perineal laceration during delivery
      • following ectopic or molar pregnancy - O08.6 Damage to pelvic organs and tissues following an ectopic and molar pregnancy
      • with ectopic or molar pregnancy - O08.6 Damage to pelvic organs and tissues following an ectopic and molar pregnancy
    • gallbladder - S36.123 Laceration of gallbladder
    • genital organs, external
      • female - S31.512 Laceration without foreign body of unspecified external genital organs, female
        • vagina - See: Laceration, vagina;
        • vulva - See: Laceration, vulva;
        • with foreign body - S31.522 Laceration with foreign body of unspecified external genital organs, female
      • male - S31.511 Laceration without foreign body of unspecified external genital organs, male
        • penis - See: Laceration, penis;
        • scrotum - See: Laceration, scrotum;
        • testis - See: Laceration, testis;
        • with foreign body - S31.521 Laceration with foreign body of unspecified external genital organs, male
    • groin - See: Laceration, abdomen, wall;
    • gum - See: Laceration, oral cavity;
    • hand - S61.419 Laceration without foreign body of unspecified hand
      • finger - See: Laceration, finger;
      • left - S61.412 Laceration without foreign body of left hand
        • with
          • foreign body - S61.422 Laceration with foreign body of left hand
      • right - S61.411 Laceration without foreign body of right hand
        • with
          • foreign body - S61.421 Laceration with foreign body of right hand
      • thumb - See: Laceration, thumb;
      • with
        • foreign body - S61.429 Laceration with foreign body of unspecified hand
    • head - S01.91 Laceration without foreign body of unspecified part of head
      • cheek - See: Laceration, cheek;
      • ear - See: Laceration, ear;
      • eyelid - See: Laceration, eyelid;
      • lip - See: Laceration, lip;
      • nose - See: Laceration, nose;
      • oral cavity - See: Laceration, oral cavity;
      • scalp - S01.01 Laceration without foreign body of scalp
        • with foreign body - S01.02 Laceration with foreign body of scalp
      • specified site NEC - S01.81 Laceration without foreign body of other part of head
        • with foreign body - S01.82 Laceration with foreign body of other part of head
      • temporomandibular area - See: Laceration, cheek;
      • with foreign body - S01.92 Laceration with foreign body of unspecified part of head
    • heart - See: Injury, heart, laceration;
    • heel - See: Laceration, foot;
    • hepatic duct - S36.13 Injury of bile duct
    • hip - S71.019 Laceration without foreign body, unspecified hip
      • left - S71.012 Laceration without foreign body, left hip
        • with foreign body - S71.022 Laceration with foreign body, left hip
      • right - S71.011 Laceration without foreign body, right hip
        • with foreign body - S71.021 Laceration with foreign body, right hip
      • with foreign body - S71.029 Laceration with foreign body, unspecified hip
    • hymen - See: Laceration, vagina;
    • hypochondrium - See: Laceration, abdomen, wall;
    • hypogastric region - See: Laceration, abdomen, wall;
    • ileum - S36.438 Laceration of other part of small intestine
    • inguinal region - See: Laceration, abdomen, wall;
    • instep - See: Laceration, foot;
    • internal organ - See: Injury, by site;
    • interscapular region - See: Laceration, thorax, back;
    • intestine
      • large
        • colon - S36.539 Laceration of unspecified part of colon
          • ascending - S36.530 Laceration of ascending [right] colon
          • descending - S36.532 Laceration of descending [left] colon
          • sigmoid - S36.533 Laceration of sigmoid colon
          • specified site NEC - S36.538 Laceration of other part of colon
        • rectum - S36.63 Laceration of rectum
          • transverse - S36.531 Laceration of transverse colon
      • small - S36.439 Laceration of unspecified part of small intestine
        • duodenum - S36.430 Laceration of duodenum
        • specified site NEC - S36.438 Laceration of other part of small intestine
    • intra-abdominal organ - S36.93 Laceration of unspecified intra-abdominal organ
      • intestine - See: Laceration, intestine;
      • liver - See: Laceration, liver;
      • pancreas - See: Laceration, pancreas;
      • peritoneum - S36.81 Injury of peritoneum
      • specified site NEC - S36.893 Laceration of other intra-abdominal organs
      • spleen - See: Laceration, spleen;
      • stomach - See: Laceration, stomach;
    • intracranial NEC - See Also: Injury, intracranial, diffuse;
      • birth injury - P10.9 Unspecified intracranial laceration and hemorrhage due to birth injury
    • jaw - See: Laceration, head, specified site NEC;
    • jejunum - S36.438 Laceration of other part of small intestine
    • joint capsule - See: Sprain, by site;
    • kidney - S37.03 Laceration of kidney, unspecified degree
      • major (greater than 3 cm) (massive) (stellate) - S37.06 Major laceration of kidney
      • minor (less than 1 cm) - S37.04 Minor laceration of kidney
      • moderate (1 to 3 cm) - S37.05 Moderate laceration of kidney
        • multiple - S37.06 Major laceration of kidney
    • knee - S81.01 Laceration without foreign body of knee
      • with foreign body - S81.02 Laceration with foreign body of knee
    • labium (majus) (minus) - See: Laceration, vulva;
    • lacrimal duct - See: Laceration, eyelid;
    • large intestine - See: Laceration, intestine, large;
    • larynx - S11.011 Laceration without foreign body of larynx
      • with foreign body - S11.012 Laceration with foreign body of larynx
    • leg (lower) - S81.819 Laceration without foreign body, unspecified lower leg
      • foot - See: Laceration, foot;
      • knee - See: Laceration, knee;
      • left - S81.812 Laceration without foreign body, left lower leg
        • with foreign body - S81.822 Laceration with foreign body, left lower leg
      • right - S81.811 Laceration without foreign body, right lower leg
        • with foreign body - S81.821 Laceration with foreign body, right lower leg
      • upper - See: Laceration, thigh;
      • with foreign body - S81.829 Laceration with foreign body, unspecified lower leg
    • ligament - See: Sprain;
    • lip - S01.511 Laceration without foreign body of lip
      • with foreign body - S01.521 Laceration with foreign body of lip
    • liver - S36.113 Laceration of liver, unspecified degree
      • major (stellate) - S36.116 Major laceration of liver
      • minor - S36.114 Minor laceration of liver
      • moderate - S36.115 Moderate laceration of liver
    • loin - See: Laceration, abdomen, wall;
    • lower back - See: Laceration, back, lower;
    • lumbar region - See: Laceration, back, lower;
    • lung - S27.339 Laceration of lung, unspecified
      • bilateral - S27.332 Laceration of lung, bilateral
      • unilateral - S27.331 Laceration of lung, unilateral
    • malar region - See: Laceration, head, specified site NEC;
    • mammary - See: Laceration, breast;
    • mastoid region - See: Laceration, head, specified site NEC;
    • meninges - See: Injury, intracranial, diffuse;
    • meniscus - See: Tear, meniscus;
    • mesentery - S36.893 Laceration of other intra-abdominal organs
    • mesosalpinx - S37.893 Laceration of other urinary and pelvic organ
    • mouth - See: Laceration, oral cavity;
    • muscle - See: Injury, muscle, by site, laceration;
    • nail
      • finger - See: Laceration, finger, with damage to nail;
      • toe - See: Laceration, toe, with damage to nail;
    • nasal (septum) (sinus) - See: Laceration, nose;
    • nasopharynx - See: Laceration, head, specified site NEC;
    • neck - S11.91 Laceration without foreign body of unspecified part of neck
      • involving
        • cervical esophagus - S11.21 Laceration without foreign body of pharynx and cervical esophagus
          • with foreign body - S11.22 Laceration with foreign body of pharynx and cervical esophagus
        • larynx - See: Laceration, larynx;
        • pharynx - See: Laceration, pharynx;
        • thyroid gland - See: Laceration, thyroid gland;
        • trachea - See: Laceration, trachea;
      • specified site NEC - S11.81 Laceration without foreign body of other specified part of neck
        • with foreign body - S11.82 Laceration with foreign body of other specified part of neck
      • with foreign body - S11.92 Laceration with foreign body of unspecified part of neck
    • nerve - See: Injury, nerve;
    • nose (septum) (sinus) - S01.21 Laceration without foreign body of nose
      • with foreign body - S01.22 Laceration with foreign body of nose
    • ocular NOS - S05.3 Ocular laceration without prolapse or loss of intraocular tissue
      • adnexa NOS - S01.11 Laceration without foreign body of eyelid and periocular area
    • oral cavity - S01.512 Laceration without foreign body of oral cavity
      • with foreign body - S01.522 Laceration with foreign body of oral cavity
    • orbit (eye) - See: Wound, open, ocular, orbit;
    • ovary - S37.439 Laceration of ovary, unspecified
      • bilateral - S37.432 Laceration of ovary, bilateral
      • unilateral - S37.431 Laceration of ovary, unilateral
    • palate - See: Laceration, oral cavity;
    • palm - See: Laceration, hand;
    • pancreas - S36.239 Laceration of unspecified part of pancreas, unspecified degree
      • body - S36.231 Laceration of body of pancreas, unspecified degree
        • major - S36.261 Major laceration of body of pancreas
        • minor - S36.241 Minor laceration of body of pancreas
        • moderate - S36.251 Moderate laceration of body of pancreas
      • head - S36.230 Laceration of head of pancreas, unspecified degree
        • major - S36.260 Major laceration of head of pancreas
        • minor - S36.240 Minor laceration of head of pancreas
        • moderate - S36.250 Moderate laceration of head of pancreas
      • major - S36.269 Major laceration of unspecified part of pancreas
      • minor - S36.249 Minor laceration of unspecified part of pancreas
      • moderate - S36.259 Moderate laceration of unspecified part of pancreas
      • tail - S36.232 Laceration of tail of pancreas, unspecified degree
        • major - S36.262 Major laceration of tail of pancreas
        • minor - S36.242 Minor laceration of tail of pancreas
        • moderate - S36.252 Moderate laceration of tail of pancreas
    • pelvic - S31.010 Laceration without foreign body of lower back and pelvis without penetration into retroperitoneum
      • floor - See Also: Laceration, back, lower;
        • complicating delivery - O70.1 Second degree perineal laceration during delivery
        • following ectopic or molar pregnancy - O08.6 Damage to pelvic organs and tissues following an ectopic and molar pregnancy
        • old (postpartal) - N81.89 Other female genital prolapse
        • with ectopic or molar pregnancy - O08.6 Damage to pelvic organs and tissues following an ectopic and molar pregnancy
      • organ - S37.93 Laceration of unspecified urinary and pelvic organ
        • adrenal gland - S37.813 Laceration of adrenal gland
        • bladder - S37.23 Laceration of bladder
        • fallopian tube - See: Laceration, fallopian tube;
        • following ectopic or molar pregnancy - O08.6 Damage to pelvic organs and tissues following an ectopic and molar pregnancy
        • kidney - See: Laceration, kidney;
        • obstetrical trauma - O71.5 Other obstetric injury to pelvic organs
        • ovary - See: Laceration, ovary;
        • prostate - S37.823 Laceration of prostate
        • specified site NEC - S37.893 Laceration of other urinary and pelvic organ
        • ureter - S37.13 Laceration of ureter
        • urethra - S37.33 Laceration of urethra
        • uterus - S37.63 Laceration of uterus
        • with ectopic or molar pregnancy - O08.6 Damage to pelvic organs and tissues following an ectopic and molar pregnancy
      • with
        • foreign body - S31.020 Laceration with foreign body of lower back and pelvis without penetration into retroperitoneum
          • penetration into retroperitoneal cavity - S31.021 Laceration with foreign body of lower back and pelvis with penetration into retroperitoneum
        • penetration into retroperitoneal cavity - S31.011 Laceration without foreign body of lower back and pelvis with penetration into retroperitoneum
    • penis - S31.21 Laceration without foreign body of penis
      • with foreign body - S31.22 Laceration with foreign body of penis
    • perineum
      • female - S31.41 Laceration without foreign body of vagina and vulva
        • during delivery - O70.9 Perineal laceration during delivery, unspecified
          • first degree - O70.0 First degree perineal laceration during delivery
          • fourth degree - O70.3 Fourth degree perineal laceration during delivery
          • second degree - O70.1 Second degree perineal laceration during delivery
          • third degree - See Also: Delivery, complicated, by, laceration, perineum, third degree; - O70.20 Third degree perineal laceration during delivery, unspecified
        • old (postpartal) - N81.89 Other female genital prolapse
        • postpartal - N81.89 Other female genital prolapse
        • secondary (postpartal) - O90.1 Disruption of perineal obstetric wound
        • with
          • ectopic or molar pregnancy - O08.6 Damage to pelvic organs and tissues following an ectopic and molar pregnancy
          • foreign body - S31.42 Laceration with foreign body of vagina and vulva
      • male - S31.119 Laceration without foreign body of abdominal wall, unspecified quadrant without penetration into peritoneal cavity
        • with foreign body - S31.129 Laceration of abdominal wall with foreign body, unspecified quadrant without penetration into peritoneal cavity
    • periocular area (with or without lacrimal passages) - See: Laceration, eyelid;
    • peritoneum - S36.893 Laceration of other intra-abdominal organs
    • periumbilic region - See: Laceration, abdomen, wall, periumbilic;
    • periurethral tissue - See: Laceration, urethra;
    • phalanges
      • finger - See: Laceration, finger;
      • toe - See: Laceration, toe;
    • pharynx - S11.21 Laceration without foreign body of pharynx and cervical esophagus
      • with foreign body - S11.22 Laceration with foreign body of pharynx and cervical esophagus
    • pinna - See: Laceration, ear;
    • popliteal space - See: Laceration, knee;
    • prepuce - See: Laceration, penis;
    • prostate - S37.823 Laceration of prostate
    • pubic region - S31.119 Laceration without foreign body of abdominal wall, unspecified quadrant without penetration into peritoneal cavity
      • with foreign body - S31.129 Laceration of abdominal wall with foreign body, unspecified quadrant without penetration into peritoneal cavity
    • pudendum - See: Laceration, genital organs, external;
    • rectovaginal septum - See: Laceration, vagina;
    • rectum - S36.63 Laceration of rectum
    • retroperitoneum - S36.893 Laceration of other intra-abdominal organs
    • round ligament - S37.893 Laceration of other urinary and pelvic organ
    • sacral region - See: Laceration, back, lower;
    • sacroiliac region - See: Laceration, back, lower;
    • salivary gland - See: Laceration, oral cavity;
    • scalp - S01.01 Laceration without foreign body of scalp
      • with foreign body - S01.02 Laceration with foreign body of scalp
    • scapular region - See: Laceration, shoulder;
    • scrotum - S31.31 Laceration without foreign body of scrotum and testes
      • with foreign body - S31.32 Laceration with foreign body of scrotum and testes
    • seminal vesicle - S37.893 Laceration of other urinary and pelvic organ
    • shin - See: Laceration, leg;
    • shoulder - S41.019 Laceration without foreign body of unspecified shoulder
      • left - S41.012 Laceration without foreign body of left shoulder
        • with foreign body - S41.022 Laceration with foreign body of left shoulder
      • right - S41.011 Laceration without foreign body of right shoulder
        • with foreign body - S41.021 Laceration with foreign body of right shoulder
      • with foreign body - S41.029 Laceration with foreign body of unspecified shoulder
    • small intestine - See: Laceration, intestine, small;
    • spermatic cord - See: Laceration, testis;
    • spinal cord (meninges) - See Also: Injury, spinal cord, by region;
      • due to injury at birth - P11.5 Birth injury to spine and spinal cord
      • newborn (birth injury) - P11.5 Birth injury to spine and spinal cord
    • spleen - S36.039 Unspecified laceration of spleen
      • major (massive) (stellate) - S36.032 Major laceration of spleen
      • moderate - S36.031 Moderate laceration of spleen
      • superficial (minor) - S36.030 Superficial (capsular) laceration of spleen
    • sternal region - See: Laceration, thorax, front;
    • stomach - S36.33 Laceration of stomach
    • submaxillary region - See: Laceration, head, specified site NEC;
    • submental region - See: Laceration, head, specified site NEC;
    • subungual
      • finger (s) - See: Laceration, finger, with damage to nail;
      • toe (s) - See: Laceration, toe, with damage to nail;
    • suprarenal gland - See: Laceration, adrenal gland;
    • temple, temporal region - See: Laceration, head, specified site NEC;
    • temporomandibular area - See: Laceration, cheek;
    • tendon - See: Injury, muscle, by site, laceration;
      • Achilles - S86.02 Laceration of Achilles tendon
    • tentorium cerebelli - See: Injury, intracranial, diffuse;
    • testis - S31.31 Laceration without foreign body of scrotum and testes
      • with foreign body - S31.32 Laceration with foreign body of scrotum and testes
    • thigh - S71.11 Laceration without foreign body of thigh
      • with foreign body - S71.12 Laceration with foreign body of thigh
    • thorax, thoracic (wall) - S21.91 Laceration without foreign body of unspecified part of thorax
      • back - S21.21 Laceration without foreign body of back wall of thorax without penetration into thoracic cavity
        • with
          • foreign body - S21.22 Laceration with foreign body of back wall of thorax without penetration into thoracic cavity
            • with penetration into thoracic cavity - S21.42 Laceration with foreign body of back wall of thorax with penetration into thoracic cavity
          • penetration into thoracic cavity - S21.41 Laceration without foreign body of back wall of thorax with penetration into thoracic cavity
      • breast - See: Laceration, breast;
      • front - S21.11 Laceration without foreign body of front wall of thorax without penetration into thoracic cavity
        • with
          • foreign body - S21.12 Laceration with foreign body of front wall of thorax without penetration into thoracic cavity
            • with penetration into thoracic cavity - S21.32 Laceration with foreign body of front wall of thorax with penetration into thoracic cavity
          • penetration into thoracic cavity - S21.31 Laceration without foreign body of front wall of thorax with penetration into thoracic cavity
      • with foreign body - S21.92 Laceration with foreign body of unspecified part of thorax
        • back - S21.22 Laceration with foreign body of back wall of thorax without penetration into thoracic cavity
          • with penetration into thoracic cavity - S21.42 Laceration with foreign body of back wall of thorax with penetration into thoracic cavity
        • front - S21.12 Laceration with foreign body of front wall of thorax without penetration into thoracic cavity
          • with penetration into thoracic cavity - S21.32 Laceration with foreign body of front wall of thorax with penetration into thoracic cavity
    • thumb - S61.019 Laceration without foreign body of unspecified thumb without damage to nail
      • left - S61.012 Laceration without foreign body of left thumb without damage to nail
        • with
          • damage to nail - S61.112 Laceration without foreign body of left thumb with damage to nail
            • with
              • foreign body - S61.122 Laceration with foreign body of left thumb with damage to nail
          • foreign body - S61.022 Laceration with foreign body of left thumb without damage to nail
      • right - S61.011 Laceration without foreign body of right thumb without damage to nail
        • with
          • damage to nail - S61.111 Laceration without foreign body of right thumb with damage to nail
            • with
              • foreign body - S61.121 Laceration with foreign body of right thumb with damage to nail
          • foreign body - S61.021 Laceration with foreign body of right thumb without damage to nail
      • with
        • damage to nail - S61.119 Laceration without foreign body of unspecified thumb with damage to nail
          • with
            • foreign body - S61.129 Laceration with foreign body of unspecified thumb with damage to nail
        • foreign body - S61.029 Laceration with foreign body of unspecified thumb without damage to nail
    • thyroid gland - S11.11 Laceration without foreign body of thyroid gland
      • with foreign body - S11.12 Laceration with foreign body of thyroid gland
    • toe (s) - S91.119 Laceration without foreign body of unspecified toe without damage to nail
      • great - S91.113 Laceration without foreign body of unspecified great toe without damage to nail
        • left - S91.112 Laceration without foreign body of left great toe without damage to nail
          • with
            • damage to nail - S91.212 Laceration without foreign body of left great toe with damage to nail
              • with
                • foreign body - S91.222 Laceration with foreign body of left great toe with damage to nail
            • foreign body - S91.122 Laceration with foreign body of left great toe without damage to nail
        • right - S91.111 Laceration without foreign body of right great toe without damage to nail
          • with
            • damage to nail - S91.211 Laceration without foreign body of right great toe with damage to nail
              • with
                • foreign body - S91.221 Laceration with foreign body of right great toe with damage to nail
            • foreign body - S91.121 Laceration with foreign body of right great toe without damage to nail
        • with
          • damage to nail - S91.213 Laceration without foreign body of unspecified great toe with damage to nail
            • with
              • foreign body - S91.223 Laceration with foreign body of unspecified great toe with damage to nail
          • foreign body - S91.123 Laceration with foreign body of unspecified great toe without damage to nail
      • lesser - S91.116 Laceration without foreign body of unspecified lesser toe(s) without damage to nail
        • left - S91.115 Laceration without foreign body of left lesser toe(s) without damage to nail
          • with
            • damage to nail - S91.215 Laceration without foreign body of left lesser toe(s) with damage to nail
              • with
                • foreign body - S91.225 Laceration with foreign body of left lesser toe(s) with damage to nail
            • foreign body - S91.125 Laceration with foreign body of left lesser toe(s) without damage to nail
        • right - S91.114 Laceration without foreign body of right lesser toe(s) without damage to nail
          • with
            • damage to nail - S91.214 Laceration without foreign body of right lesser toe(s) with damage to nail
              • with
                • foreign body - S91.224 Laceration with foreign body of right lesser toe(s) with damage to nail
            • foreign body - S91.124 Laceration with foreign body of right lesser toe(s) without damage to nail
        • with
          • damage to nail - S91.216 Laceration without foreign body of unspecified lesser toe(s) with damage to nail
            • with
              • foreign body - S91.226 Laceration with foreign body of unspecified lesser toe(s) with damage to nail
          • foreign body - S91.126 Laceration with foreign body of unspecified lesser toe(s) without damage to nail
      • with
        • damage to nail - S91.219 Laceration without foreign body of unspecified toe(s) with damage to nail
          • with
            • foreign body - S91.229 Laceration with foreign body of unspecified toe(s) with damage to nail
        • foreign body - S91.129 Laceration with foreign body of unspecified toe(s) without damage to nail
    • tongue - See: Laceration, oral cavity;
    • trachea - S11.021 Laceration without foreign body of trachea
      • with foreign body - S11.022 Laceration with foreign body of trachea
    • tunica vaginalis - See: Laceration, testis;
    • tympanum, tympanic membrane - See: Laceration, ear, drum;
    • umbilical region - S31.115 Laceration without foreign body of abdominal wall, periumbilic region without penetration into peritoneal cavity
      • with foreign body - S31.125 Laceration of abdominal wall with foreign body, periumbilic region without penetration into peritoneal cavity
    • ureter - S37.13 Laceration of ureter
    • urethra - S37.33 Laceration of urethra
      • obstetrical trauma - O71.5 Other obstetric injury to pelvic organs
      • with or following ectopic or molar pregnancy - O08.6 Damage to pelvic organs and tissues following an ectopic and molar pregnancy
    • urinary organ NEC - S37.893 Laceration of other urinary and pelvic organ
    • uterus - S37.63 Laceration of uterus
      • following ectopic or molar pregnancy - O08.6 Damage to pelvic organs and tissues following an ectopic and molar pregnancy
      • nonpuerperal, nontraumatic - N85.8 Other specified noninflammatory disorders of uterus
      • obstetrical trauma NEC - O71.81 Laceration of uterus, not elsewhere classified
      • old (postpartal) - N85.8 Other specified noninflammatory disorders of uterus
      • with ectopic or molar pregnancy - O08.6 Damage to pelvic organs and tissues following an ectopic and molar pregnancy
    • uvula - See: Laceration, oral cavity;
    • vagina - S31.41 Laceration without foreign body of vagina and vulva
      • during delivery - O71.4 Obstetric high vaginal laceration alone
        • with perineal laceration - See: Laceration, perineum, female, during delivery;
      • following ectopic or molar pregnancy - O08.6 Damage to pelvic organs and tissues following an ectopic and molar pregnancy
      • nonpuerperal, nontraumatic - N89.8 Other specified noninflammatory disorders of vagina
      • old (postpartal) - N89.8 Other specified noninflammatory disorders of vagina
      • with
        • ectopic or molar pregnancy - O08.6 Damage to pelvic organs and tissues following an ectopic and molar pregnancy
        • foreign body - S31.42 Laceration with foreign body of vagina and vulva
    • vas deferens - S37.893 Laceration of other urinary and pelvic organ
    • vesical - See: Laceration, bladder;
    • vocal cords - S11.031 Laceration without foreign body of vocal cord
      • with foreign body - S11.032 Laceration with foreign body of vocal cord
    • vulva - S31.41 Laceration without foreign body of vagina and vulva
      • complicating delivery - O70.0 First degree perineal laceration during delivery
      • following ectopic or molar pregnancy - O08.6 Damage to pelvic organs and tissues following an ectopic and molar pregnancy
      • nonpuerperal, nontraumatic - N90.89 Other specified noninflammatory disorders of vulva and perineum
      • old (postpartal) - N90.89 Other specified noninflammatory disorders of vulva and perineum
      • with
        • ectopic or molar pregnancy - O08.6 Damage to pelvic organs and tissues following an ectopic and molar pregnancy
        • foreign body - S31.42 Laceration with foreign body of vagina and vulva
    • with abortion - See: Abortion, by type, complicated by laceration of pelvic organs;
    • wrist - S61.519 Laceration without foreign body of unspecified wrist
      • left - S61.512 Laceration without foreign body of left wrist
        • with
          • foreign body - S61.522 Laceration with foreign body of left wrist
      • right - S61.511 Laceration without foreign body of right wrist
        • with
          • foreign body - S61.521 Laceration with foreign body of right wrist
      • with
        • foreign body - S61.529 Laceration with foreign body of unspecified wrist

Applicable Clinical Terms Definitions

Achilles Tendon: Tendon that connects the muscles in the back of the calf to the HEEL BONE.

Adrenal Glands: A pair of glands located at the cranial pole of each of the two KIDNEYS. Each adrenal gland is composed of two distinct endocrine tissues with separate embryonic origins, the ADRENAL CORTEX producing STEROIDS and the ADRENAL MEDULLA producing NEUROTRANSMITTERS.

Ankle: The region of the lower limb between the FOOT and the LEG.

Axilla: Area of the human body underneath the SHOULDER JOINT, also known as the armpit or underarm.

Back: The rear surface of an upright primate from the shoulders to the hip, or the dorsal surface of tetrapods.

Bile Ducts: The channels that collect and transport the bile secretion from the BILE CANALICULI, the smallest branch of the BILIARY TRACT in the LIVER, through the bile ductules, the bile ducts out the liver, and to the GALLBLADDER for storage.

Blood Vessels: Any of the tubular vessels conveying the blood (arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules, and veins).

Brain Stem: The part of the brain that connects the CEREBRAL HEMISPHERES with the SPINAL CORD. It consists of the MESENCEPHALON; PONS; and MEDULLA OBLONGATA.

Breast: In humans, one of the paired regions in the anterior portion of the THORAX. The breasts consist of the MAMMARY GLANDS, the SKIN, the MUSCLES, the ADIPOSE TISSUE, and the CONNECTIVE TISSUES.

Broad Ligament: A broad fold of peritoneum that extends from the side of the uterus to the wall of the pelvis.

Buttocks: Either of two fleshy protuberances at the lower posterior section of the trunk or HIP in humans and primate on which a person or animal sits, consisting of gluteal MUSCLES and fat.

Chin: The anatomical frontal portion of the mandible, also known as the mentum, that contains the line of fusion of the two separate halves of the mandible (symphysis menti). This line of fusion divides inferiorly to enclose a triangular area called the mental protuberance. On each side, inferior to the second premolar tooth, is the mental foramen for the passage of blood vessels and a nerve.

Clitoris: An erectile structure homologous with the penis, situated beneath the anterior labial commissure, partially hidden between the anterior ends of the labia minora.

Colon: The segment of LARGE INTESTINE between the CECUM and the RECTUM. It includes the ASCENDING COLON; the TRANSVERSE COLON; the DESCENDING COLON; and the SIGMOID COLON.

Common Bile Duct: The largest bile duct. It is formed by the junction of the CYSTIC DUCT and the COMMON HEPATIC DUCT.

Cystic Duct: The duct that is connected to the GALLBLADDER and allows the emptying of bile into the COMMON BILE DUCT.

Diaphragm: The musculofibrous partition that separates the THORACIC CAVITY from the ABDOMINAL CAVITY. Contraction of the diaphragm increases the volume of the thoracic cavity aiding INHALATION.

Duodenum: The shortest and widest portion of the SMALL INTESTINE adjacent to the PYLORUS of the STOMACH. It is named for having the length equal to about the width of 12 fingers.

Elbow: Region of the body immediately surrounding and including the ELBOW JOINT.

Epididymis: The convoluted cordlike structure attached to the posterior of the TESTIS. Epididymis consists of the head (caput), the body (corpus), and the tail (cauda). A network of ducts leaving the testis joins into a common epididymal tubule proper which provides the transport, storage, and maturation of SPERMATOZOA.

Esophagus: The muscular membranous segment between the PHARYNX and the STOMACH in the UPPER GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT.

Eyelids: Each of the upper and lower folds of SKIN which cover the EYE when closed.

Fallopian Tubes: A pair of highly specialized canals extending from the UTERUS to its corresponding OVARY. They provide the means for OVUM transport from the ovaries and they are the site of the ovum's final maturation and FERTILIZATION. The fallopian tube consists of an interstitium, an isthmus, an ampulla, an infundibulum, and fimbriae. Its wall consists of three layers: serous, muscular, and an internal mucosal layer lined with both ciliated and secretory cells.

Forearm: Part of the upper extremity in humans and primates extending from the ELBOW to the WRIST.

Forehead: The part of the face above the eyes.

Gallbladder: A storage reservoir for BILE secretion. Gallbladder allows the delivery of bile acids at a high concentration and in a controlled manner, via the CYSTIC DUCT to the DUODENUM, for degradation of dietary lipid.

Groin: The external junctural region between the lower part of the abdomen and the thigh.

Gingiva: Oral tissue surrounding and attached to TEETH.

Hand: The distal part of the arm beyond the wrist in humans and primates, that includes the palm, fingers, and thumb.

Head: The upper part of the human body, or the front or upper part of the body of an animal, typically separated from the rest of the body by a neck, and containing the brain, mouth, and sense organs.

Heart: The hollow, muscular organ that maintains the circulation of the blood.

Heel: The back (or posterior) of the foot in PRIMATES, found behind the ankle and distal to the toes.

Hepatic Duct, Common: Predominantly extrahepatic bile duct which is formed by the junction of the right and left hepatic ducts, which are predominantly intrahepatic, and, in turn, joins the cystic duct to form the common bile duct.

Hip: The projecting part on each side of the body, formed by the side of the pelvis and the top portion of the femur.

Hymen: A thin fold of MUCOUS MEMBRANE situated at the orifice of the vagina.

Ileum: The distal and narrowest portion of the SMALL INTESTINE, between the JEJUNUM and the ILEOCECAL VALVE of the LARGE INTESTINE.

Intestines: The section of the alimentary canal from the STOMACH to the ANAL CANAL. It includes the LARGE INTESTINE and SMALL INTESTINE.

Jaw: Bony structure of the mouth that holds the teeth. It consists of the MANDIBLE and the MAXILLA.

Jejunum: The middle portion of the SMALL INTESTINE, between DUODENUM and ILEUM. It represents about 2/5 of the remaining portion of the small intestine below duodenum.

Joint Capsule: The sac enclosing a joint. It is composed of an outer fibrous articular capsule and an inner SYNOVIAL MEMBRANE.

Kidney: Body organ that filters blood for the secretion of URINE and that regulates ion concentrations.

Knee: A region of the lower extremity immediately surrounding and including the KNEE JOINT.

Lacrimal Apparatus: The tear-forming and tear-conducting system which includes the lacrimal glands, eyelid margins, conjunctival sac, and the tear drainage system.

Intestine, Large: A segment of the LOWER GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT that includes the CECUM; the COLON; and the RECTUM.

Larynx: A tubular organ of VOICE production. It is located in the anterior neck, superior to the TRACHEA and inferior to the tongue and HYOID BONE.

Ligaments: Shiny, flexible bands of fibrous tissue connecting together articular extremities of bones. They are pliant, tough, and inextensile.

Lip: Either of the two fleshy, full-blooded margins of the mouth.

Liver: A large lobed glandular organ in the abdomen of vertebrates that is responsible for detoxification, metabolism, synthesis and storage of various substances.

Lung: Either of the pair of organs occupying the cavity of the thorax that effect the aeration of the blood.

Meninges: The three membranes that cover the BRAIN and the SPINAL CORD. They are the dura mater, the arachnoid, and the pia mater.

Meniscus: Crescent-shaped cartilaginous tissue interposed between two articulating bones.

Mesentery: A layer of the peritoneum which attaches the abdominal viscera to the ABDOMINAL WALL and conveys their blood vessels and nerves.

Mouth: The oval-shaped oral cavity located at the apex of the digestive tract and consisting of two parts: the vestibule and the oral cavity proper.

Muscles: Contractile tissue that produces movement in animals.

Nails: The thin, horny plates that cover the dorsal surfaces of the distal phalanges of the fingers and toes of primates.

Nasopharynx: The top portion of the pharynx situated posterior to the nose and superior to the SOFT PALATE. The nasopharynx is the posterior extension of the nasal cavities and has a respiratory function.

Neck: The part of a human or animal body connecting the HEAD to the rest of the body.

Ovary: The reproductive organ (GONADS) in female animals. In vertebrates, the ovary contains two functional parts: the OVARIAN FOLLICLE for the production of female germ cells (OOGENESIS); and the endocrine cells (GRANULOSA CELLS; THECA CELLS; and LUTEAL CELLS) for the production of ESTROGENS and PROGESTERONE.

Palate: The structure that forms the roof of the mouth. It consists of the anterior hard palate (PALATE, HARD) and the posterior soft palate (PALATE, SOFT).

Pancreas: A nodular organ in the ABDOMEN that contains a mixture of ENDOCRINE GLANDS and EXOCRINE GLANDS. The small endocrine portion consists of the ISLETS OF LANGERHANS secreting a number of hormones into the blood stream. The large exocrine portion (EXOCRINE PANCREAS) is a compound acinar gland that secretes several digestive enzymes into the pancreatic ductal system that empties into the DUODENUM.

Penis: The external reproductive organ of males. It is composed of a mass of erectile tissue enclosed in three cylindrical fibrous compartments. Two of the three compartments, the corpus cavernosa, are placed side-by-side along the upper part of the organ. The third compartment below, the corpus spongiosum, houses the urethra.

Perineum: The body region lying between the genital area and the ANUS on the surface of the trunk, and to the shallow compartment lying deep to this area that is inferior to the PELVIC DIAPHRAGM. The surface area is between the VULVA and the anus in the female, and between the SCROTUM and the anus in the male.

Peritoneum: A membrane of squamous EPITHELIAL CELLS, the mesothelial cells, covered by apical MICROVILLI that allow rapid absorption of fluid and particles in the PERITONEAL CAVITY. The peritoneum is divided into parietal and visceral components. The parietal peritoneum covers the inside of the ABDOMINAL WALL. The visceral peritoneum covers the intraperitoneal organs. The double-layered peritoneum forms the MESENTERY that suspends these organs from the abdominal wall.

Pharynx: A funnel-shaped fibromuscular tube that conducts food to the ESOPHAGUS, and air to the LARYNX and LUNGS. It is located posterior to the NASAL CAVITY; ORAL CAVITY; and LARYNX, and extends from the SKULL BASE to the inferior border of the CRICOID CARTILAGE anteriorly and to the inferior border of the C6 vertebra posteriorly. It is divided into the NASOPHARYNX; OROPHARYNX; and HYPOPHARYNX (laryngopharynx).

Prostate: A gland in males that surrounds the neck of the URINARY BLADDER and the URETHRA. It secretes a substance that liquefies coagulated semen. It is situated in the pelvic cavity behind the lower part of the PUBIC SYMPHYSIS, above the deep layer of the triangular ligament, and rests upon the RECTUM.

Rectum: The distal segment of the LARGE INTESTINE, between the SIGMOID COLON and the ANAL CANAL.

Salivary Glands: Glands that secrete SALIVA in the MOUTH. There are three pairs of salivary glands (PAROTID GLAND; SUBLINGUAL GLAND; SUBMANDIBULAR GLAND).

Scalp: The outer covering of the calvaria. It is composed of several layers: SKIN; subcutaneous connective tissue; the occipitofrontal muscle which includes the tendinous galea aponeurotica; loose connective tissue; and the pericranium (the PERIOSTEUM of the SKULL).

Scrotum: A cutaneous pouch of skin containing the testicles and spermatic cords.

Seminal Vesicles: A saclike, glandular diverticulum on each ductus deferens in male vertebrates. It is united with the excretory duct and serves for temporary storage of semen. (From McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed)

Shoulder: Part of the body in humans and primates where the arms connect to the trunk. The shoulder has five joints; ACROMIOCLAVICULAR joint, CORACOCLAVICULAR joint, GLENOHUMERAL joint, scapulathoracic joint, and STERNOCLAVICULAR joint.

Intestine, Small: The portion of the GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT between the PYLORUS of the STOMACH and the ILEOCECAL VALVE of the LARGE INTESTINE. It is divisible into three portions: the DUODENUM, the JEJUNUM, and the ILEUM.

Spermatic Cord: Either of a pair of tubular structures formed by DUCTUS DEFERENS; ARTERIES; VEINS; LYMPHATIC VESSELS; and nerves. The spermatic cord extends from the deep inguinal ring through the INGUINAL CANAL to the TESTIS in the SCROTUM.

Spleen: An encapsulated lymphatic organ through which venous blood filters.

Stomach: An organ of digestion situated in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen between the termination of the ESOPHAGUS and the beginning of the DUODENUM.

Tendons: Fibrous bands or cords of CONNECTIVE TISSUE at the ends of SKELETAL MUSCLE FIBERS that serve to attach the MUSCLES to bones and other structures.

Dura Mater: The outermost of the three MENINGES, a fibrous membrane of connective tissue that covers the brain and the spinal cord.

Testis: The male gonad containing two functional parts: the SEMINIFEROUS TUBULES for the production and transport of male germ cells (SPERMATOGENESIS) and the interstitial compartment containing LEYDIG CELLS that produce ANDROGENS.

Thigh: The superior part of the lower extremity between the HIP and the KNEE.

Thumb: The first digit on the radial side of the hand which in humans lies opposite the other four.

Thyroid Gland: A highly vascularized endocrine gland consisting of two lobes joined by a thin band of tissue with one lobe on each side of the TRACHEA. It secretes THYROID HORMONES from the follicular cells and CALCITONIN from the parafollicular cells thereby regulating METABOLISM and CALCIUM level in blood, respectively.

Tongue: A muscular organ in the mouth that is covered with pink tissue called mucosa, tiny bumps called papillae, and thousands of taste buds. The tongue is anchored to the mouth and is vital for chewing, swallowing, and for speech.

Trachea: The cartilaginous and membranous tube descending from the larynx and branching into the right and left main bronchi.

Ureter: One of a pair of thick-walled tubes that transports urine from the KIDNEY PELVIS to the URINARY BLADDER.

Urethra: A tube that transports URINE from the URINARY BLADDER to the outside of the body in both the sexes. It also has a reproductive function in the male by providing a passage for SPERM.

Uterus: The hollow thick-walled muscular organ in the female PELVIS. It consists of the fundus which is the site of EMBRYO IMPLANTATION and FETAL DEVELOPMENT. Beyond the isthmus at the perineal end of fundus, is CERVIX UTERI (the neck) opening into VAGINA. Beyond the isthmi at the upper abdominal end of fundus, are the FALLOPIAN TUBES.

Uvula: A fleshy extension at the back of the soft palate that hangs above the opening of the throat.

Vagina: The genital canal in the female, extending from the UTERUS to the VULVA. (Stedman, 25th ed)

Vas Deferens: The excretory duct of the testes that carries SPERMATOZOA. It rises from the SCROTUM and joins the SEMINAL VESICLES to form the ejaculatory duct.

Vocal Cords: A pair of cone-shaped elastic mucous membrane projecting from the laryngeal wall and forming a narrow slit between them. Each contains a thickened free edge (vocal ligament) extending from the THYROID CARTILAGE to the ARYTENOID CARTILAGE, and a VOCAL MUSCLE that shortens or relaxes the vocal cord to control sound production.

Vulva: The external genitalia of the female. It includes the CLITORIS, the labia, the vestibule, and its glands.

Wrist: The region of the upper limb between the metacarpus and the FOREARM.