Anatomy

Arm Bones

The bones of the free part of the upper extremity including the HUMERUS; RADIUS; and ULNA.

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Structured Summary

Abstract

The bones of the free part of the upper extremity including the HUMERUS; RADIUS; and ULNA.

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Synonyms

4 entry terms
  • Bones of Arm
  • Arm Bone
  • Bone, Arm
  • Bones, Arm

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Aspects Covered

24 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

general or unspecified; prefer specifics; primates only; Manual 21.58

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History Note

2006; use BONES OF UPPER EXTREMITY 1998-2005

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Previous Indexing

  • Bones of Upper Extremity (1998-2005)

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Tree Number

  1. A02w.835w.232w.087.090w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Arm Bones. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D050280. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D050280
  2. Arm Bones. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arm_bone
  3. Arm Bones. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q28828068