Definition of "brachium" []

• The part of the upper arm or forelimb extending from the shoulder to the elbow. (noun)
• An arm or a homologous anatomical structure, such as a flipper or wing. (noun)
• The part of a limb or process corresponding to an arm. (noun)

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• "From the lateral aspect of each colliculus a white band, termed the brachium, is prolonged upward and forward."
• "Non est formosa mulier cujus crus laudatur et brachium, sed illa cujus simul universa facies admirationem singulis partibus dedit; she is no fair woman, whose arm, thigh, &c. are commended, except the face and all the other parts be correspondent."
• "Si caput, crus dolet, brachium, &c. Medicum accersimus, recte et honeste, si par etiam industria in animi morbis poneretur."