Anatomy

Bones of Upper Extremity

The bones of the upper and lower ARM. They include the CLAVICLE and SCAPULA.

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Abstract

The bones of the upper and lower ARM. They include the CLAVICLE and SCAPULA.

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Synonyms

2 entry terms
  • Upper Extremity Bone
  • Upper Extremity Bones

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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

avoid: too general; prefer specifics; permitted with all vertebrates; Manual 21.58

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History Note

98; use explode 1975-97

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Previous Indexing

  • Arm (1966-1997)
  • Forearm (1969-1997)
  • specific bones of arm (1966-1997)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Bones of Upper Extremity. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D001133. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D001133
  2. Bones of Upper Extremity. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q70305947