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Upper Extremity
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Definition
: The region of the upper limb in animals, extending from the deltoid region to the HAND, and including the ARM; AXILLA; and SHOULDER.
prefer specifics; Manual 21.58: table of human, primate & non-primate extremities
See Also
Bones of Upper Extremity
Examples
Arm
;
Axilla
;
Elbow
;
Forearm
;
Hand
;
Shoulder
Other names
Upper Limbs; Upper Extremities; Limbs, Upper; Limb, Upper; Extremities, Upper; Upper Limb; Membrum superius; Extremity, Upper