Free part of upper limb

Pars libera membri superioris

  • Latin synonym: Membrum superius liberum

Definition

The free part of upper limb denotes the distal segment of the upper limb, which excludes the shoulder girdle (shoulder and axilla). This section encompasses the arm, forearm, and hand area.

Text written by Muhammad A. Javaid, MD, PhD © 2023 IMAIOS.

  • Forro, S.D., Munjal, A. and Lowe, J.B. Anatomy, Shoulder and Upper Limb, Arm Structure and Function. [Updated 2022 Jul 25]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2022 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK507841/

  • Drake, R.L., Vogl, A.W. and Mitchell, A.W.M. (2009). ‘Chapter 7: Upper Limb’ in Gray’s anatomy for Students. (2nd ed.) Philadelphia PA 19103-2899: Elsevier, pp. 650-651.


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