2.1.3 Limb

Use this domain for words referring to a limb--either an arm or a leg.

  • What words refer to a limb?
    limb, extremity, arms and legs

    • 2.1.3.1 Arm

    Use this domain for the parts of the arm.

  • What words refer to the arm?
    arm
  • What are the parts of the arm?
    shoulder, armpit, upper arm, elbow, funny bone (nerve in elbow), forearm, lower arm, wrist,
  • What words refer to the hand?
    hand, right hand, left hand, heel of hand, palm, back of hand
  • What words refer to a part of an arm when it is in a particular position?
    crook (of the arm when it is bent), fist,

    • 2.1.3.2 Leg

    Use this domain for the parts of the leg and foot.

  • What general words refer to the entire leg?
    leg
  • What are the parts of the leg?
    upper leg, groin, thigh, knee, kneecap, lower leg, calf, shin, ankle, 'wing', foot, heel, sole, ball of foot, the outside part of foot, instep, arch, shank,
  • What words refer to a part of a leg when it is in a particular position?
    lap,
  • What words describe a person's legs?
    pigeon toed, knock-kneed, bow-legged, flat-footed,

    • 2.1.3.3 Finger, toe

    Use this domain for words related to the fingers and toes.

    Related domains: 
    5.4.7 Care for the fingernails
  • What general words refer to the fingers and toes?
    finger, toe, digit,
  • What are the names of each finger?
    thumb, index finger, forefinger, middle finger, ring finger, little finger
  • What are the names of each toe?
    big toe, first toe, middle toe, third toe, little toe
  • What words refer to the parts of a finger or toe?
    knuckle, fingertip, fingerprint,
  • What words refer to a fingernail or toenail?
    nail, fingernail, toenail
  • What are the parts of a fingernail?
    cuticle, root