The upper limbs or upper extremities are the forelimbs of an upright-postured tetrapod vertebrate, extending from the scapulae and clavicles down to and...

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A transradial prosthesis is an artificial limb that replaces an arm missing below the elbow. Upper limb prostheses can be categorized in three main...

the forelimbs and hindlimbs are often called upper and lower limbs, respectively. The fore-/upper limbs are connected to the thoracic cage via the pectoral/shoulder...

Cutaneous innervation of the upper limbs is the nerve supply to areas of the skin of the upper limbs (including the arm, forearm, and hand) which are...

anatomy, the arm refers to the upper limb in common usage, although academically the term specifically means the upper arm between the glenohumeral joint...

(sometimes counted as facial) Facial bones (15) Nasal bones (2) Maxilla (upper jaw) (2) Lacrimal bone (2) Zygomatic bone (cheek bones) (2) Palatine bone...

treatments which are evolving rapidly at present." Upper limb venography is indicated in those who has upper limb oedema, to demonstrate site of occlusion and...

hand bones 818 Ill-defined fractures of upper limb 819 Multiple fractures involving both upper limbs, and upper limb with rib(s) and sternum 820 Fracture...

nonspecific reactions. Sinus histiocytosis: It is seen in lymph nodes draining limbs, inflammatory lesions, and malignancies. Nodal extensive necrosis Nodal...

In anatomy, extension is a movement of a joint that increases the angle between two bones or body surfaces at a joint. Extension usually results in straightening...

Superficial veins are veins that are close to the surface of the body, as opposed to deep veins, which are far from the surface. Superficial veins are...

Adduction is an anatomical term of motion referring to a movement which brings a part of the anatomy closer to the middle sagittal plane of the body. of...

An upper limb neurological examination is part of the neurological examination, and is used to assess the motor and sensory neurons which supply the upper...

A deep vein is a vein that is deep in the body. This contrasts with superficial veins that are close to the body's surface. Deep veins are almost always...

Thatte MR, Mansukhani KA (May 2011). "Compressive neuropathy in the upper limb". Indian J Plast Surg. 44 (2): 283–97. doi:10.4103/0970-0358.85350. PMC 3193641...

they are missing a limb, amputees are more prone to overuse injuries in their remaining limbs. Common problems for intact upper limbs for people in this...

amputation. Children's literature with representation of characters with upper limb differences help empower children to accept their own, as well as others'...

by muscle contraction of a flexor. of the humerus bone (the bone in the upper arm) at the shoulder Pectoralis major Anterior deltoid Coracobrachialis...

combination of all of the head regions. The upper limb region is a combination of all of the arm regions. The lower limb region is a combination of all of the...

strong conclusions on their effectiveness and cost-effectiveness. Upper-limb (or upper extremity) orthoses are mechanical or electromechanical devices applied...

below elbow amputation. Normal function in both lower limbs. Other impairments in trunk. Upper limb function in throwing." After the introduction of the...

RP1, and a new category of upper arm limb difference was added. AU3 is the designated sport class for athletes with limb differences between the wrist...

development of the human embryo the upper limb bud appears in the third week and the lower limb bud appears four days later. The limb bud consists of undifferentiated...

Abduction is an anatomical term of motion referring to a movement which draws a limb out to the side, away from the median sagittal plane of the body. It is thus...

the shoulder girdle compared to the compact pelvic girdle; because the upper limb is not usually involved in weight bearing, its stability has been sacrificed...

The most common injuries in the sport of cricket occur in the lower back, thighs, shoulders, and hands. They can be classified as direct injuries or indirect...

better protection in traffic. Upper limb paralysis refers to the loss of function of the elbow and hand. When upper limb function is absent as a result...

dissecting aneurysm, peripheral embolism etc. An unequal pulse between upper and lower extremities is seen in coarctation to aorta, aortitis, block at...

distribution. It is typically marked by insidious onset of muscle atrophy of an upper limb, which plateaus after two to five years from which it neither improves...