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What are the three sections that make up the upper extremity?
What are the three sections that make up the upper extremity?
How many bones are found in the upper extremity?
How many bones are found in the upper extremity?
What is the main function of the upper extremity?
What is the main function of the upper extremity?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the upper extremity?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the upper extremity?
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Apart from bones, what other structures are present in the upper extremity?
Apart from bones, what other structures are present in the upper extremity?
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Study Notes
Upper Extremity Structure
- The upper extremity, also known as the arm, is a functional unit of the upper body.
- It is composed of three sections: the upper arm, forearm, and hand.
- The upper extremity extends from the shoulder joint to the fingers.
- It contains 30 bones.
- The upper extremity includes many nerves, blood vessels (arteries and veins), and muscles.
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Learn about the upper extremity which includes the upper arm, forearm, and hand. Explore the bones, nerves, blood vessels, and muscles that make up this functional unit of the upper body.
