upper arm

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A swarm of tourists craned their necks to see the instalment of the cross's upper arm, visible amid the scaffolding and workers who put finishing touches from their harnesses.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

He previously struggled with bone bruising in his upper arm - the same injury that has sidelined British number one Jack Draper for four months.

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026

Although blood pressure is typically measured on the upper arm, some people cannot have it taken there due to disability, limb loss, or conditions such as stroke.

From Science Daily • Oct. 21, 2025

He has several tattoos: “ANGEL” on his right forearm; “ROSMARY” on his right upper arm; a dragon on his right arm; and the numbers “527” on his left thumb, according to Dignity Health.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2025

Once, she slipped, both feet giving way, and Mal and Christopher twisted to help, but Nighthand, seemingly without looking, shot his left hand out and caught her round her upper arm.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell