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limb (lim)

1. member or extremity; one of the paired appendages of the body used in locomotion or grasping; in humans, an arm or leg with all its parts.

2. a structure or part resembling an arm or leg.

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anacrotic limb  ascending l. (2).

ascending limb 

1. the distal part of the loop of Henle.

2. anacrotic l.; the ascending portion of an arterial pulse tracing.

catacrotic limb  descending l. (2).

descending limb 

1. the proximal part of the loop of Henle.

2. catacrotic l.; the descending portion of an arterial pulse tracing.

lower limb  the limb of the body extending from the gluteal region to the foot; it is specialized for weight-bearing and locomotion. See also leg.

pectoral limb  thoracic l.

pelvic limb 

1. the leg, or a homologous part.

2. the limb attached to the pelvic girdle; the lower limb of a human or a homologous structure such as a hind limb on another animal.

phantom limb  the sensation, after amputation of a limb, that the absent part is still present; there may also be paresthesias, transient aches, and intermittent or continuous pain perceived as originating in the absent limb.

thoracic limb  the limb attached to the thoracic girdle; the upper limb of a human or a homologous structure (wing, foreleg, etc.) in another animal.

upper limb  the limb of the body extending from the deltoid region to the hand; it is specialized for functions such as grasping and manipulating. See also arm.

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phantom limb

n.

The sensation that an amputated limb is still attached, often associated with painful paresthesia. Also called pseudesthesia.

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Phantom limb

The perception that a limb is present (and throbbing with pain) after it has been amputated.

Mentioned in: Electrical Nerve Stimulation

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limb [lim]

1. one of the paired appendages of the body used in locomotion and grasping; see arm and leg. Called also member, membrum, and extremity.

2. a structure or part resembling an arm or leg.

anacrotic limb ascending limb (def. 2).

artificial limb a replacement for a missing limb; see also prosthesis.

ascending limb

1. the distal part of Henle's loop.

2. the ascending portion of an arterial pulse tracing; called also anacrotic limb.

catacrotic limb descending limb (def. 2).

descending limb

1. the proximal part of Henle's loop.

2. the descending portion of an arterial pulse tracing; called also catacrotic limb.

lower limb the limb of the body extending from the gluteal region to the foot; it is specialized for weight-bearing and locomotion. See also leg.

pectoral limb the arm (upper limb), or a homologous part.

pelvic limb the leg (lower limb), or a homologous part.

phantom limb the sensation, after amputation of a limb, that the absent part is still present; there may also be paresthesias, transient aches, and intermittent or continuous pain perceived as originating in the absent limb.

residual limb stump.

thoracic limb pectoral limb.

upper limb the limb of the body extending from the deltoid region to the hand; it is specialized for functions requiring great mobility, such as grasping and manipulating. See also arm.