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• Extremities
  ...xt of human anatomy, refer to the outermost or farthest points or portions of the body, specifically the hands and feet. The term is derived from the Lat === Upper Extremities ===
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• The Clavicle
  The clavicle is a doubly curved short bone that connects the arm (upper limb) to the body (trunk), located directly above the first rib. It acts as a fl ...uchable bone, and in people who have less fat in this region, the location of the bone is clearly visible, as it creates a bulge in the skin.
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• Brachialis muscle
  ...It lies deeper than the [[Biceps brachii]], and makes up part of the floor of the [[Cubital fossa]]. ...o describe the muscle in the upper arm that is responsible for the flexion of the elbow joint.
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• Forearm
  ...e upper limb between the [[elbow]] and the [[wrist]]. It is made up of two bones: the [[radius]] and the [[ulna]]. ...''fore'', meaning "in front of", and ''arm'', referring to the upper limb of the human body.
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• Elbow
  ...the upper limb and plays a crucial role in the movement and functionality of the arm. ...means "bend of the arm", and from the Middle English "elbowe". The word is of Germanic origin and is related to the Dutch "elleboog" and German "Ellbogen
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• Humerus
  ...ower arm, the [[radius]] and [[ulna]], and consists of three sections, the upper end, shaft and the lower end. ...upper arm, shoulder, and is related to the Greek ''ὦμος'' (ômos), meaning upper arm, shoulder.
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• Appendicular
  .... The appendicular skeleton is responsible for locomotion and manipulation of the environment. * [[Axial skeleton]]: The central core of the human body, it includes the skull, spine, and rib cage.
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• Forelimb
  ...terior limbs on an animal's body. In quadrupeds, the forelimb is the front limb, while in bipeds, it is often referred to as an arm. ...ich has roots in various Germanic languages, referring to a part or member of the body.
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• Arm
  ...an body, extending from the shoulder to the hand. It is used for a variety of functions, including manipulation, sensation, and locomotion. ...erus]], while the forearm contains two, the [[radius]] and [[ulna]]. These bones are connected by various [[joint|joints]], including the shoulder joint and
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• Clavicles
  ...les, one on the left and one on the right. The clavicles are the only long bones in the body that lie horizontally. Together with the shoulder blade, they m The term "clavicle" derives from the Latin ''clavicula'', a diminutive of ''clavis'' which means "key" for its shape that is similar to an old-fashio
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• Pronator teres muscle
  ...] that plays a crucial role in the rotation of the forearm and the flexion of the elbow. ...o the middle of the lateral surface of the [[radius]], one of the two long bones in the forearm.
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• Flexor carpi radialis muscle
  ...muscles located in the [[forearm]] that aids in the flexion and abduction of the [[wrist]]. ...o the base of the second and third [[metacarpal]] bones on the radial side of the hand. It is innervated by the [[median nerve]] and is vascularized by t
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• Brachioradialis
  ...ondylar ridge of the humerus, and below to the base of the styloid process of the radius. ...Latin words ''brachium'' (meaning "arm") and ''radius'' (one of the bones of the forearm), indicating the muscle's attachment points.
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• Supinator
  ...-tor) is a muscle in the forearm that plays a crucial role in the rotation of the forearm and hand. ...are', which means 'to lay on the back'. This is in reference to the action of the muscle, which is to turn the palm upwards or forwards.
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• Pectoral girdle
  ...ar skeleton which connects to the arm on each side. In humans, it consists of the [[clavicle]] and [[scapula]]. ...el", meaning belt. Hence, the term "Pectoral Girdle" refers to the belt of bones around the chest.
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• Leg
  ...ally having a columnar shape. In the human body, the leg is the lower limb of the body, extending from the hip to the ankle, and including the thigh, the The word "leg" comes from the Old Norse word "leggr", which means "leg, bone of the arm or leg".
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• Triceps brachii muscle
  ...t the back of the upper arm in humans. It is responsible for the extension of the elbow joint and forearm, as well as stabilizing the shoulder joint. The Triceps Brachii Muscle consists of three parts:
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• Intercondylar area
  ...located between the two condyles, which are rounded protrusions at the end of a bone that form an articulation with another bone. ...ral [[condyle]]s of a bone. It is most commonly referred to in the context of the femur and tibia in the knee joint, but can also be found in the humerus
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• Abductor digiti minimi
  ...r ˈdɪdʒɪtaɪ ˈmɪnɪmaɪ/; from Latin ''abductor'' "leading away", ''digiti'' "of the finger", and ''minimi'' "smallest") is a muscle in the hand or foot tha ...], and it inserts into the medial side of the base of the proximal phalanx of the little finger. It is innervated by the [[Ulnar nerve|ulnar nerve]].
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• Radial
  ...the position of the radius bone, which is on the thumb side when the palm of the hand is facing forward. ...e human body. It is the main blood vessel that supplies the lateral aspect of the forearm and hand. It is palpable at the wrist, and it is commonly used
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