Gliedmaß
Gliedmaß is a German term that translates to "limb" in English. It refers to an appendage of the body, typically one of the four limbs of a vertebrate animal. In humans and other tetrapods, these limbs include the arms and legs. The term encompasses the entire structure, from the point of attachment to the torso to the extremity.
The structure of a Gliedmaß is generally composed of bones, muscles, nerves, blood vessels, and skin, all
In a broader biological context, the term Gliedmaß can also be used to describe similar appendages in