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Meaning of "upper arm" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF UPPER ARM

upper arm  [ˈʌpəʳ ɑːm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF UPPER ARM

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Upper arm is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES UPPER ARM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Arm

In human anatomy, the arm is the upper limb of the body, comprising regions between the shoulder and the elbow joints, and out to the fingers. It can be divided into the upper arm brachium, the forearm antebrachium, and the hand manus. Anatomically the shoulder girdle with bones and corresponding muscles is per definition a part of the arm. The Latin term brachium may refer to both the arm as a whole or to the upper arm on its own.

Definition of upper arm in the English dictionary

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

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH UPPER ARM


alarm
əˈlɑːm
arm
ɑːm
balm
bɑːm
calm
kɑːm
charm
tʃɑːm
disarm
dɪsˈɑːm
farm
fɑːm
firearm
ˈfaɪərˌɑːm
forearm
ˈfɔːrˌɑːm
Guam
ɡwɑːm
hammam
hʌmˈɑːm
haram
ˈhɑːˌrɑːm
harm
hɑːm
imam
ɪˈmɑːm
Islam
ˈɪzlɑːm
kalam
kəˈlɑːm
palm
pɑːm
psalm
sɑːm
salaam
səˈlɑːm
Thiruvananthapuram
ˌθɪruːvəˈnæntæˌpuːrɑːm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE UPPER ARM

upper
upper atmosphere
Upper Austria
upper back
upper body
Upper Canada
upper case
upper chamber
upper circle
upper class
upper classes
upper crust
upper deck
Upper Egypt
upper hand
upper house
upper income bracket
upper jaw
Upper Karoo
upper lip

WORDS THAT END LIKE UPPER ARM

arm in arm
chance one´s arm
dead arm
give one´s right arm
long arm
make a long arm
pick-up arm
rocker arm
rotor arm
shot in the arm
steering arm
stiff arm
sword arm
tone arm
tremolo arm
twist someone´s arm

Synonyms and antonyms of upper arm in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «upper arm» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF UPPER ARM

Find out the translation of upper arm to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of upper arm from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «upper arm» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

上臂
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

parte superior del brazo
570 millions of speakers

English

upper arm
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

ऊपरी भुजा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

العضد
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

верхний рычаг
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

braço
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

উপরের হাতল
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

bras
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

lengan atas
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Oberarm
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

上腕
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

상완
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Lengen ndhuwur
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cánh tay trên
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மேல் கை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

वरचा हात
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

üst kol
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

superiore del braccio
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

ramię
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

верхній важіль
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

partea superioară a brațului
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

άνω βραχίονα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

bo-arm
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

överarm
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

overarm
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of upper arm

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «UPPER ARM»

The term «upper arm» is quite widely used and occupies the 41.327 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «UPPER ARM» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about upper arm

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «UPPER ARM»

Discover the use of upper arm in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to upper arm and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Principles of Nutritional Assessment
The equation for the calculation of midupper-arm muscle circumference is based on the same assumptions as those described for mid-upper-arm fat area (Section 11.1.4). As variations in skinfold compressibility are ignored, and as the triceps ...
Rosalind S. Gibson, 2005
2
Unabridged Dictionary of Sensations as If
The upper arm is painful, as if beaten. Nitricum Acidum (A) Arm Blow. — Several times, a short - lasting growing pain, with lameness, in the middle of the left brachium, as if from a severe blow. Chromicum Acid (A) Arm Blow. — Feeling as if he ...
J. W. Ward, 2003
3
Nutrition in Pediatrics: Basic Science, Clinical Applications
Basic Science, Clinical Applications Christopher Duggan, John B. Watkins, W. Allan Walker. Figure 2 Upper-arm length measurement technique. superior lateral surface of the acromion to the radiale (head of the radius) with the arm relaxed, ...
Christopher Duggan, John B. Watkins, W. Allan Walker, 2008
4
Swimming Fastest
forearm, and upper arm are facing back. At that point, the catch occurs and propulsive force begins. The arm almost stops moving at the catch in order to accelerate once the propulsive phase of the armstroke begins. The fingertips should lead ...
Ernest W. Maglischo, 2003
5
Shapewalking: Six Easy Steps to Your Best Body
Upper-Arm Firmers The triceps along the back of the upper arm are one of the most underused muscles in the body. By contrast, the biceps along the front of the upper arm are used whenever you carry or lift objects. Because they are ...
Marilyn L. Bach, Lorie Schleck, 2003
6
3-D Human Modeling and Animation
Since the upper arm shares points with patch steps l . 2. and 4 of the torso. it will be our beginning item. The female arm will be modeled first. If you decide to use templates you can find them in the "2DTemplates" and "3DTemplates" folders on  ...
‎2003
7
The Men's Health Home Workout Bible
Simply put, your shoulder muscles move your upper arm at the shoulder joint. Your upper-arm muscles bend or straighten your arm at the elbow. And your forearm muscles move your hand at the wrist. There are many clauses and caveats to ...
Lou Schuler, Michael Mejia, 2002
8
Chilton's Auto Repair Manual, 1993-1997
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Mustang Upper Arm NOTE: If 1 arm needs to be replaced, replace the other arm also. 1. Raise and safely support the vehicle at the rear crossmember. 2. Remove and discard the upper arm pivot bolts and nuts  ...
Chilton Book Company, 1996
9
Encyclopedia of K9 Terminology:
This articulationistheshoulder blade upper arm joint. The lowerend of the humerus articulates with theradiusand ulnaor forearm at theelbow joint. This lower end ofthe upper arm has a deepnotch whichattaches through a hinge jointto the lower ...
Edward M. Gilbert, Jr, Patricia H. Gilbert, 2013
10
Surgery of Peripheral Nerves: A Case-Based Approach
above the Elbow Ben Roitberg □ Case Presentation A 49-year-old female with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) had an arteriovenous (AV) graft placed in the left upper arm. Before the procedure she had complained of some pain and ...
Rajiv Midha, Eric L. Zager, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «UPPER ARM»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term upper arm is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Both shark-bite victims lose an arm
During a press conference Monday, Hooks said Hunter suffered a “clean transection” to his left upper arm above the elbow. Upon Hunter's arrival at the hospital, ... «StarNewsOnline.com, Jun 15»
2
Arm wrestling: How easy is it to break an arm? This explainer should …
It is a battle between the arm wrestler's rotating shoulder joint and their bent, static elbow working in opposition, with the upper arm bone taking the pressure. «ABC Online, Jun 15»
3
Woman's arm severed in Boston boating accident, boater arrested
"We removed the makeshift bandages that her friends had put on, and had to place a tourniquet on her upper arm area," said Coast Guard Officer Joseph Prest. «My Fox Boston, May 15»
4
Research and Markets: Global and Chinese Upper Arm Automatic …
Market Research Report on Global and Chinese Upper Arm Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor Industry, 2010-2020 is a professional and in-depth market survey ... «Business Wire, May 15»
5
Surgery Seldom Needed When Older Person Breaks Upper Arm
TUESDAY, March 10, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- When an older patient breaks the upper arm, surgery is often no better than simply immobilizing the limb, ... «HealthDay, Mar 15»
6
Banish Batwings: The Best At-Home Tricep Exercises
Sit at the end of a chair with your upper body bent over to begin this exercise. With a dumbbell in hand, keep the upper arm stationary as you use your tricep ... «Times Reporter, Feb 15»
7
Exercises For Toning Upper Arm Flab, From Jenna Wolfe (VIDEO)
For so many women who struggle with upper arm fat, finding the right equipment at the gym to target that area can be a daunting task. Thankfully, Weekend ... «Huffington Post, May 14»
8
Teenager's Arm Reattached At Mass. General
After the accident, Bouchard, who had the foresight to tie a tourniquet around his upper arm, was flown to Mass. General , where doctors started the process of ... «WGBH NEWS, May 14»
9
FDA gives approval for DEKA prosthetic arm controlled by muscle …
Designed for those with limb loss occurring at the shoulder joint, mid-upper arm, or mid-lower arm, the DEKA Arm uses electrical signals from the muscles picked ... «Gizmag, May 14»
10
Bionic arm gives cyborg drummer superhuman skills
But when he lost his arm in a freak accident he thought his dream was over. ... called electromyography to pick up on electrical signals in the upper arm muscles. «New Scientist, Mar 14»

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