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Upper Extremity

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Definition: The region of the upper limb in animals, extending from the deltoid region to the HAND, and including the ARM; AXILLA; and SHOULDER.  prefer specifics; Manual 21.58: table of human, primate & non-primate extremities   
See Also Bones of Upper Extremity
Examples Arm; Axilla; Elbow; Forearm; Hand; Shoulder
Other names Upper Limbs; Upper Extremities; Limbs, Upper; Limb, Upper; Extremities, Upper; Upper Limb; Membrum superius; Extremity, Upper

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