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upper arm

Proximal part of the free upper limb between the shoulder and the elbow

Also known as brachium · forelimb stylopod · forelimb propodium · arm

Instance of: class of anatomical entity
Subclass of: subdivision of cardinal body part
, proximal free limb segment
Part of: arm

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The upper limbs or upper extremities are the forelimbs of an upright-postured tetrapod vertebrate, extending from the scapulae and clavicles down to and including the digits, including all the musculatures and ligaments involved with the shoulder, elbow, wrist and knuckle joints. In humans, each upper limb is divided into the shoulder, arm, elbow, forearm, wrist and hand, and is primarily used for climbing, lifting and manipulating objects. In anatomy, just as arm refers to the upper arm, leg refers to the lower leg.

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Connects with: forearm direction: distal
pectoral girdle direction: proximal
Does not have part: hand
shoulder
forearm
Arterial supply: axillary artery
Venous drainage: axillary vein
Anatomical location: free upper limb
Different from: shoulder

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AIDB. (2026). upper arm (Q379859). Retrieved from https://aidb.si/e/upper-arm-Q379859