Term Name: limb segment
Synonyms: extremity part, free limb segment, limb region, region of limb, segment of limb, subdivision of limb
Definition: A major subdivision of a mature or developing limb, including both skeletal elements (or the mesenchyme that gives rise to the skeletal elements) and associated tissues, such as muscle, connective tissue, integument. Examples: autopod region, zeugopod region, stylopod region, metapodial region, arm region. Excludes the limb girdles.
Ontology: Cell Ontology [UBERON:0002529]

Relationships
is part of: limb
is a type of: paired limb/fin segment subdivision of organism along appendicular axis
has subtype: autopod region distal segment of digit elbow lower limb segment mesopodium region metapodium region palmar/plantar part of autopod pastern region of limb segment of autopod stylopod upper limb segment zeugopod
disjoint_from: subdivision of skeleton