extremitas


extremity

 [ek-strem´ĭ-te] 1. the distal or terminal portion of elongated or pointed structures.2. limb.

ex·trem·i·ty

(eks-trem'i-tē), [TA] In clinical terms, often used to describe the portions of the appendicular skeleton (that is, upper extremity, lower extremity).
See also: limb, end, pole. Synonym(s): extremitas [TA]

limb

(lim), [TA] 1. An extremity; a member; an arm (upper extremity) or leg (lower extremity).
See also: leg, crus. Synonym(s): member2. A segment of any jointed structure.
See also: leg, crus. [A.S. lim]

ex·trem·i·ty

(eks-trem'i-tē) [TA] One of the ends of an elongated or pointed structure. Incorrectly (but very commonly) used to mean limb.
Synonym(s): extremitas [TA] .

limb

(lim) [TA] 1. An extremity; a member; an arm or leg.
Synonym(s): member. 2. A segment of any jointed structure.
See also: leg[A.S. lim]