5 Questions
True or false: The term 'arm' in formal usage includes the forearm and hand.
False
True or false: The upper arm is a redundant term in anatomy.
True
True or false: The upper limb is primarily used for running and kicking in humans.
False
True or false: In casual usage, the terms 'upper limb' and 'arm' are often used interchangeably.
True
True or false: The muscles of the upper limb can be classified by origin, topography, function, or innervation.
True
Study Notes
Upper Limb Terminology
- In formal usage, the term 'arm' includes the forearm and hand.
- The term 'upper arm' is not redundant in anatomy.
- The upper limb is not primarily used for running and kicking in humans.
- In casual usage, the terms 'upper limb' and 'arm' are often used interchangeably.
- The muscles of the upper limb can be classified by four criteria: origin, topography, function, or innervation.
Test your knowledge of the anatomy of the upper limbs including the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and knuckle joints. Learn about the muscles, ligaments, and functions of the arms, forearms, and hands in vertebrates.
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