Everything about Upper Limb totally explained
In
human anatomy, the
upper limb (also
upper extremity) refers to what in common English is known as the
arm, that is, the region of the shoulder to the fingertips. It includes the entire limb, and thus, isn't synonymous with the term
upper arm.
General structures
The upper limb includes the following structures:
Note that anatomists use the term
arm to denote only the region between the shoulder and the elbow. This is in contrast to the proper English definition. Anatomists also use the term
leg to refer to the region between the knee and the ankle. This, however,
is the proper and traditional usage of the word, even though popular modern usage tends to include the thigh and foot in the definition.
Bones
The following bones are considered to be part of the upper limb:
Clavicle - the only bone that directly articulates with the trunk
Scapula
Humerus
Radius
Ulna
Carpal bones
Metacarpals
PhalangesFurther Information
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