upper arm

Bicep's home turf

The upper arm is the part of the arm between the shoulder and the elbow.

It contains the humerus bone and the biceps and triceps muscles.

He grabbed her by the upper arm.

The term distinguishes this section from the forearm, which extends from elbow to wrist.

anatomy

humerus

Upper arm's long bone

axilla · shoulder joint · elbow joint · acromion · tendon · lymph nodes · intramuscular · subcutaneous · brachium

physique

biceps

Upper arm flexors

bulk · vascularity · hypertrophy · musculature · pump · sculpted · guns · pythons · bodybuilding · flexing

medical

injection

Syringe-delivered dose

phlebotomy · bruising · strain · tendinitis · fracture · spiral fracture · cast · sling · physical therapy · rotator cuff tear

exercise

bicep curl

Weight exercise targeting upper arm

overhead press · hammer curl · barbell curl · kickbacks · dips · push-ups · chin-ups · pull-ups · military press

adornment

armband

Fabric loop worn above elbow

brassard · torc · mourning band

Categories
Opposites
arm segment position

upper armforearm

Arm's lower half

lower arm · hand · wrist

limb segment level

upper armcalf

Juvenile cow or leg part

shin · forearm · thigh

Family

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Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G