Limbs

Limbs (pronounced: /limz/) are the appendages that extend from the main body of many animals. In humans, limbs refer to the arms and legs.

The term "limb" comes from the Old English word "lim", which means "branch". This is likely due to the branching nature of limbs from the main body.

There are two main types of limbs in humans:

Upper limb: The upper limb or arm is the region in a vertebrate animal extending from the deltoid region up to and including the hand.
Lower limb: The lower limb or leg in a human, extends from the hip to the foot.

Appendage: An appendage is any of the homologous body parts that may extend from a body segment. These include the limbs, but also other parts such as antennae in insects or uropods in crustaceans.
Extremity: An extremity is a limb or appendage of the body, particularly the hands and feet.
Prosthesis: A prosthesis is an artificial device that replaces a missing body part, which may be lost through trauma, disease, or a condition present at birth. Prostheses are intended to restore the normal functions of the missing body part.

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