forearm

Meanings

• noun

  The part of the upper limb between the elbow and the wrist.

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Synonyms

forestock , handguard , antebrachium , lower arm

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Variants

List of all variants of forearm that leads to same result
forearm , forearmed , forearming , forearms

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Etymology

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Old English forgearm, from for, 'before' + arm, 'upper limb'.

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Trivia

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1. The forearm is the site of several important muscles, including the flexors and extensors of the hand.

2. The longest bone in the forearm is the ulna.

3. The forearm is often used as a measurement of distance, such as 'forearm length'.

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Related Concepts

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1. elbow: The joint connecting the lower part of the arm to the upper part of the forearm.

2. wrist: The joint connecting the forearm to the hand.

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Culture

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In various cultures, the forearm is considered an important part of the body, with significance in art, literature, and symbolism. For example, in Greek mythology, the god Heracles (Hercules) was known for his strength and was often depicted with large, muscular forearms.

How to Memorize "forearm"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person raising their arm, with the forearm being the section between the elbow and the wrist.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term with the part of your own body between your elbow and wrist.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'forearm' as 'Front Of Elbow And Radius Meets'.

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