Definition

1. Noun:
   • The bone of the upper arm or forelimb: The humerus is the long bone that extends from the shoulder joint to the elbow joint, connecting the scapula to the bones of the forearm (the radius and ulna).

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The X-ray showed a fracture in the middle of his humerus.
  • The deltoid muscle attaches to the humerus.
  • In humans, the humerus is the largest bone in the upper limb.

Advanced Usage

• Anatomical context: The term is used precisely in medical, anatomical, and biological contexts. Specific parts of the humerus are often named, such as the , , and .
  • The surgeon repaired the torn rotator cuff tendon where it attaches to the humeral head.

Variants and Related Words

• Humeral (adj): Pertaining to the humerus or the shoulder region.
  • The humeral artery runs alongside the bone.

Synonyms

• Upper arm bone: A descriptive synonym, though less precise than the anatomical term "humerus."

Related Phrases / Collocations

• Humerus fracture: A common type of arm fracture.
  • She suffered a humerus fracture after the fall.
• Proximal/Distal humerus: Refers to the end of the bone nearest the shoulder (proximal) or nearest the elbow (distal).
  • The tumor was located in the distal humerus.

Noun

1. bone extending from the shoulder to the elbow