Spanish Anatomy – Upper Extremity

Topic:  Upper extremity anatomy in Spanish

Target Audience:  Any healthcare providers who deal with upper extremity problems

Video Version

First, I’ll walk you through Spanish anatomy terms for the upper extremity in video form. 

(FYI, this video is also available as a podcast. Details below.)

Written Version

If you prefer, here’s the written version of Spanish anatomy terms for the upper extremity.

EnglishSpanish
Arm(el) Brazo
Forearm(el) Antebrazo
Shoulder(el) Hombro
Elbow(el) Codo
Wrist(la) Muñeca
Hand(la) Mano
Palm (la) Palma
Finger(el) Dedo
Thumb(el) Pulgar
Knuckle (el) Nudillo
Fingernail(la) Una
Skin(la) Piel
Bone(el) Hueso
Muscle(el) Músculo
Tendon(el) Tendón
Ligament(el) Ligamento
Joint(la) Coyuntura
Artery(la) Arteria
Vein(la) Vena
Blood(la) Sangre

Wrapping Up

Thanks for checking out my Spanish anatomy terms for the upper extremity vocab list.

For additional medical Spanish terminology, check out my podcast!  Details below. 🙂

The "Learn Medical Spanish" Podcast

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