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Also Known As	upper limb

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Detailed anatomical illustration of the human upper arm from the front, showing the superficial muscles, major nerves, and tendons. Key structures like the deltoid, biceps brachii, brachialis, and associated nerves are labeled.

Illustration of the human upper arm from a posterior view, showing labeled muscles and nerves including the triceps brachii, deltoid, supraspinatus, infraspinatus, and several forearm extensor muscles.

Illustration of the human forearm from an anterior view, showing the superficial layer of muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Major structures including the biceps brachii, brachialis, pronator teres, flexor carpi radialis, and palmaris longus muscles are labeled, along with nerves and arteries such as the median nerve and radial artery.

An anatomical illustration of the human forearm and hand from a posterior view, showing labeled muscles and tendons including the triceps brachii, brachioradialis, extensor digitorum, and various extensor and abductor muscles and tendons.

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