Brachium
Brachium
Brachium (pronounced: /ˈbreɪkiəm/) is a term used in anatomy to refer to the upper arm or the structure that connects the shoulder to the elbow. The term is derived from the Latin word "brachium" which means "arm".
Etymology
The term "brachium" is derived from the Latin word "brachium" which means "arm". This term has been used in the English language since the late 16th century.
Anatomy
The brachium is the part of the upper limb between the shoulder and the elbow. It contains the humerus, the longest bone in the upper limb. The brachium is covered by several muscles, including the biceps brachii, which is responsible for arm flexion, and the triceps brachii, which is responsible for arm extension.
Related Terms
- Humerus: The bone of the brachium.
- Biceps brachii: A muscle of the brachium.
- Triceps brachii: Another muscle of the brachium.
- Elbow: The joint connecting the brachium to the forearm.
- Shoulder: The joint connecting the brachium to the torso.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Brachium
- Wikipedia's article - Brachium
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