Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Limb Development

Limb development is the formation and growth of the appendages of the body such as arms and legs. It is an integral part of embryonic and fetal development, and is essential for normal physical development. Limb development is regulated by a number of factors, including genetic information and hormonal signals. It i…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 4 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 9× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Limb development is the formation and growth of the appendages of the body such as arms and legs. It is an integral part of embryonic and fetal development, and is essential for normal physical development. Limb development is regulated by a number of factors, including genetic information and hormonal signals. It is also important for motor and sensory development, as well as for balance, coordination and posture. Limb development is essential for the development of fine motor skills and is important for coordinated movement of the body. Its significance has many applications, such as in prosthetic limb design, physical therapy, and for determining birth defects.

Research published in this journal

4 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 4 articles above have been cited 9 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Limb Development, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Bone and Mineral Metabolism.

Journal editorial board
Riccardo Di Gianfilippo · Switzerland Monica Montesi · Italy Sunil Dr. Wimalawansa · United States

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