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obere Extremität

English translation of obere Extremität

upper extremity

In German, the term "obere Extremität" is used to refer to the upper extremity, which is the anatomical term for the upper limb of the human body. This includes the arm, forearm, wrist, and hand. The term is used in medical contexts, as well as in everyday language to refer to the upper limb in general.


Example sentences using: obere Extremität

Er brach sich die obere Extremität beim Skifahren.

English translation of Er brach sich die obere Extremität beim Skifahren.

He broke his upper extremity while skiing.

In this case, 'obere Extremität' refers to the upper limb of the human body, which includes the arm, forearm and hand. The sentence illustrates an action where the person harmed his upper extremity.

Die Rehabilitation der oberen Extremität kann sehr lang und anstrengend sein.

English translation of Die Rehabilitation der oberen Extremität kann sehr lang und anstrengend sein.

The rehabilitation of the upper extremity can be very long and strenuous.

This sentence indicates a situation where someone is working to improve the function of their 'obere Extremität' or upper limb after an injury or surgery; thus, it can be a long and strenuous process.

Ein Musiker benötigt eine fein abgestimmte obere Extremität.

English translation of Ein Musiker benötigt eine fein abgestimmte obere Extremität.

A musician requires a finely tuned upper extremity.

This sentence focuses on the requirement for precision in the 'obere Extremität' or upper limb as musicians need to have high control over their hands and fingers to play most instruments.

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