I found 4 possible descriptions which should not mixed IMHO, but in this module they are ...
edge finite elements mesh
face finite elements mesh
solid finite elements mesh
wire finite elements mesh
shell finite elements mesh
solid/compsolid finite elements mesh
length finite elements mesh
area finite elements mesh
volume finite elements mesh
1D finite elements mesh
2D finite finiteelements mesh
3D finite elements mesh
there is as well finite line elements mesh
which one fits best. Might there be more?
EDIT: fix word order