Arm (also known as Arms, Upper Arm): The superior part of the upper extremity between the SHOULDER and the ELBOW.

NIH MeSH · D001132Anatomy

Arm

Also known asArms · Upper Arm · Arms, Upper · Arm, Upper · Upper Arms · Brachium · Brachiums

Definition

The superior part of the upper extremity between the SHOULDER and the ELBOW.

MeSH classification

A01.378.800.075

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Related concepts

Axilla

Area of the human body underneath the SHOULDER JOINT, also known as the armpit or underarm.

Common questions about Arm

What does Arm mean in medicine?

The superior part of the upper extremity between the SHOULDER and the ELBOW. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.

Is Arm known by any other names?

Yes. Arm is also referred to as Arms, Upper Arm, Arms, Upper, Arm, Upper in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.

Where does Arm sit in the medical classification?

Arm falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A01.378.800.075). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.

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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D001132) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗