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Which part of the upper limb is primarily used for climbing, lifting, and manipulating objects?
Which part of the upper limb is primarily used for climbing, lifting, and manipulating objects?
- Shoulder
- Arm
- Forearm
- Hand (correct)
In formal usage, what does the term 'arm' specifically refer to?
In formal usage, what does the term 'arm' specifically refer to?
- All structures of the upper limb
- Structures from the elbow to the hand
- Structures from the shoulder to the hand
- Structures from the shoulder to the elbow (correct)
What is the formal definition of the term 'upper arm' in anatomy?
What is the formal definition of the term 'upper arm' in anatomy?
- Redundant term (correct)
- Synonymous with 'arm'
- Refers to the structures from the shoulder to the elbow
- Refers to the structures from the elbow to the hand
How can the muscles of the upper limb be classified?
How can the muscles of the upper limb be classified?
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What do the upper limbs of a tetrapod vertebrate extend from and include?
What do the upper limbs of a tetrapod vertebrate extend from and include?
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Study Notes
Upper Limb Anatomy
- The upper limb is primarily used for climbing, lifting, and manipulating objects.
- The term 'arm' specifically refers to the region between the shoulder and the elbow in formal usage.
- The upper arm, formally defined in anatomy, refers to the region between the shoulder and the elbow.
- The muscles of the upper limb can be classified into: • Intrinsic muscles (located within the limb itself) • Extrinsic muscles (located outside the limb, in the shoulder or back)
- The upper limbs of a tetrapod vertebrate extend from the shoulder girdle and include the arm, forearm, and hand.
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Test your knowledge of the human upper limbs with this quiz. Explore the anatomy, functionality, and use of the arms, forearms, and hands in various activities. From muscles to joints, see how much you know about this crucial part of the human body.
