LIMB

n. Li"m. Lat., limbus (2d def.). Fr., limbe (2d def.). Ger., Glied (1st def.), Saum (2d def.). 1. A member of an animal body jointed to the trunk; a member as distinguished from the trunk and head, e. g., a leg or an arm. [a, 48.] 2. See LIMBUS. Anterior 1. of the Internal capsule. The portion of the internal capsule anterior to the genu, included between the caudate and lenticular nuclei. [Edinger (a, 29).] Pectoral 1. The upper 1. in man, the fore 1. in animals, [a, 48.] Pelvic 1. The lower 1. in man, the hind 1. in animals, [a, 48.] [s. 640]