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Definition of 'Arm'

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

Common names: Arm; Arms

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Nutritional status at admission of children with cancer in Malawi.

30 Oct 2008 BACKGROUND: Malnutrition at diagnosis is found in 10-50% of children with cancer in industrialized countries. In developing countries a large proportion of the normal paediatric population is undernourished and children with cancer often present ... Read more...


Arm raising at exposure-controlled multidetector trauma CT of thoracoabdominal region: higher image quality, lower radiation dose.

30 Oct 2008 PURPOSE: To evaluate the effect of arm position on image quality and effective radiation dose in an automatic exposure-controlled (AEC) multidetector thoracoabdominal computed tomography (CT) protocol in trauma patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This ... Read more...


The brachial artery-brachial vein fistula: expanding the possibilities for autogenous fistulae.

30 Oct 2008 OBJECTIVE: The National Kidney Foundation Dialysis Outcomes and Quality Initiative recommends autogenous access for new dialysis procedures. The patient requiring hemodialysis with inadequate superficial arm veins represents a formidable challenge ... Read more...

 

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Technical information about 'Arm'

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

Descriptor UI: D001132

Alternative terms: Arm; Arms;

Related Mesh Headings: Forelimb;

Allowable Qualifiers: abnormalities; anatomy & histology; blood supply; embryology; growth & development; innervation; microbiology; parasitology; pathology; physiology; physiopathology; radiation effects; radiography; radionuclide imaging; surgery; ultrasonography; virology; transplantation;

Tree Number: A01.378.800.075;

Technical Notes: primates only; for whole arm or upper arm; FOREARM is also available; Manual 21.58: extremities of humans & animals; NIM when merely locational as in skin dis (IM)

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