Term Name: forelimb
Synonyms: anteriormost limb, fore limb, foreleg, forelimb, free part of upper limb, free upper limb, membrum superius, pectoral flipper, pectoral limb, superior member, upper extremity, upper limb
Definition: A (free) limb that is connected to a pectoral girdle. The extent of this structure includes autopod, stylopod and zeugopod regions when present, but excludes the pectoral girdle and its parts.
Ontology: Cell Ontology [UBERON:0002102]

Relationships
develops from: forelimb bud
is part of: anterior region of body pectoral complex
has parts: distal carpal endochondral element dorsal digital artery of manus equine forelimb splint bone forelimb blood vessel forelimb connective tissue forelimb digital artery forelimb digital vein forelimb endochondral element forelimb feather forelimb joint forelimb long bone forelimb mesenchyme forelimb muscle forelimb nerve forelimb skeleton forelimb skin forelimb stylopod forelimb zeugopod lymph node of upper limb manual digit manual digit plus metapodial segment manus musculature of upper limb nail bed of finger nuptial pad pectoral flipper tubercle principal vein of forelimb proximal carpal endochondral element upper limb segment
is a type of: limb pectoral appendage
has subtype: forelimb wing