upper arm

Example Sentences

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The split between the two companies points to a so-called K-shaped economy —named that way because the upper arm rises while the lower arm droops.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 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

Her second tattoo, which she got from Mastrosanti the next day, was of the Carlos Club neon sign in San Carlos on her right upper arm.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 3, 2025

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 showed him how they were drawn tightly to the upper arm of the harp by wooden keys which just fitted the tapered holes tightly enough so they stayed whichever way they were turned.

From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli