Limb
Limb (lim)
Limb (pronounced: /lim/) is a term used in anatomy to refer to an appendage of the human or animal body. In humans, a limb can refer to an arm or a leg. In animals, it can refer to a wing or a fin. The term is derived from the Old English word 'lim', which means 'branch'.
Etymology
The term 'limb' is derived from the Old English 'lim', which originally meant 'branch', 'limb of a tree', 'member'. It is related to the Old Norse 'limr' ('branch'), and the German 'Limb' ('branch', 'limb').
Related Terms
- Appendage: A part of the body that sticks out and can move independently, such as an arm or a leg.
- Extremity: The furthest point or limit of something, often used in medicine to refer to the hands and feet.
- Prosthesis: An artificial body part, such as a limb, a tooth, or an eye.
- Amputation: The removal of a body extremity by trauma or surgery.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Limb
- Wikipedia's article - Limb
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