Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
brachium
noun
/ˈbreɪ.ki.əm/
Definition
The part of the arm between the shoulder and the elbow.
Examples
- The brachium is crucial for various arm movements such as lifting and throwing.
- In anatomy class, we learned about the muscles that make up the brachium.
- After the injury, the doctor examined my brachium for any fractures.
Meaning
In anatomical terms, brachium refers to the upper arm region specifically located between the shoulder joint and the elbow joint.
Synonyms
- upper arm
- humerus
