Forearm
/ˈfɔːrɑːrm/
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The part of the arm between the elbow and the wrist.
/ˈfɔːrɑːrm/
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General
The doctor examined the patient's forearm for any signs of injury.
💡 Simply: It's the part of your arm from your elbow to your wrist! Like, if you're carrying groceries, that part of your arm is your forearm.
👶 For kids: The part of your arm between your elbow and your wrist.
More Examples
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He felt a sharp pain in his forearm after lifting the heavy box.
3
The tattoo artist began the design on her forearm.
How It's Used
Anatomy
"The forearm contains two bones: the radius and the ulna."
Sports
"A tennis player uses their forearm to generate power in their strokes."
From Middle English *forearme*, from Old English *forearm* ('front arm').
The term 'forearm' has been used consistently since the Middle Ages, referring to the anatomical division of the arm.