Somatotypes

"Somatotypes" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus, MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure, which enables searching at various levels of specificity.

MeSH information

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Particular categories of body build, determined on the basis of certain physical characteristics. The three basic body types are ectomorph (thin physique), endomorph (rounded physique), and mesomorph (athletic physique).

Descriptor ID	D013008
MeSH Number(s)	E01.370.600.115.800 G07.100.800
Concept/Terms	Somatotypes Somatotypes Somatotype Body Build Body Builds Build, Body Builds, Body Body Types Body Type Type, Body Types, Body Endomorph Endomorph Endomorphs Mesomorph Mesomorph Mesomorphs Ectomorph Ectomorph Ectomorphs

Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is more general than "Somatotypes".

Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment [E]
Diagnosis [E01]
Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures [E01.370]
Physical Examination [E01.370.600]
Body Constitution [E01.370.600.115]
Somatotypes [E01.370.600.115.800]
Biological Sciences [G]
Physiological Phenomena [G07]
Body Constitution [G07.100]
Somatotypes [G07.100.800]

Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is related to "Somatotypes".

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