upper arm

Example Sentences

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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

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

"It's physically hard work," she said, adding it seems ironic that a 'spacewalk' is mostly achieved through upper arm work.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2025

My mom’s hand is a vise on my upper arm.

From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon