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humerus definition

hu·merus (hyo̵̅o̅′mər əs)

noun pl. humeri -·meri′ (-ī)

the bone of the upper arm or forelimb, extending from the shoulder to the elbow

Etymology: L humerus, umerus, the shoulder, upper arm < IE *om(e)sos, the shoulder > Sans áṃsa-, Gr ōmos

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humerus Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • proximal: It forms the anterior wall and fold of the axilla, extending to attach to the proximal humerus.

Modifies a noun

  • fracture: The type of proximal humerus fracture depends on the displacement of one or more of the four segments.

Preposition: in

  • child: Supracondylar fractures of the humerus in children: treatment by straight lateral traction.
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