Arm length is measured from the acromion process through the:

a. olecranon joint to the carpal thumb hinge.
b. olecranon process to the distal ulnar prominence.
c. proximal radial prominence to the distal joint.
d. proximal ulnar joint to the middle finger-tip.


B
Total arm length is assessed by the standard measurement of the length from the shoulder (acro-mion process) through the elbow joint (olecranon process) to the wrist (distal ulnar prominence).

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