Forearm
/ˈfɔːrɑːrm/
Definitions
The part of the arm between the elbow and the wrist.
/ˈfɔːrɑːrm/
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
He felt a sharp pain in his forearm after lifting the heavy box.
The tattoo artist began the design on her forearm.
How It's Used
"The forearm contains two bones: the radius and the ulna."
"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.
Memory tip
Think of the 'fore' part as the 'front' of the arm, and the 'arm' as the body part.
Word Origin
"fore- (front) + arm"