humeral
adjective
hu·mer·al
ˈhyü-mə-rəl 
1
: of, relating to, or situated in the region of the humerus or shoulder
2
: of, relating to, or being a body part analogous to the humerus or shoulder
humeral
noun
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The Mariners announced that an MRI exam revealed a fracture in the humeral head of the shoulder, according to MLB.com.
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Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
When the humeral head is back in place, these structures can heal in a loose or stretched position that may increase the risk of future episodes of subluxation or dislocation.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2024
Similar to a golf ball resting on a golf tee, only a small portion of the humeral head makes contact with the glenoid fossa at any time.
—Tim Petrie, Dpt, Verywell Health, 28 July 2024
The ancient women had greater humeral rigidity than modern women.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 9 Feb. 2024
The labrum is fibrous tissue that deepens the glenoid (socket) to help hold the humeral head (ball) in place.
—Profootballdoc, sandiegouniontribune.com, 16 June 2017
A bone on the back side of his humerus was elevated two centimeters out of position, and the humeral head sagged out of its socket.
—Matt Giles, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2017
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Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
When the humeral head is back in place, these structures can heal in a loose or stretched position that may increase the risk of future episodes of subluxation or dislocation.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2024
Similar to a golf ball resting on a golf tee, only a small portion of the humeral head makes contact with the glenoid fossa at any time.
—Tim Petrie, Dpt, Verywell Health, 28 July 2024
The ancient women had greater humeral rigidity than modern women.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 9 Feb. 2024
The labrum is fibrous tissue that deepens the glenoid (socket) to help hold the humeral head (ball) in place.
—Profootballdoc, sandiegouniontribune.com, 16 June 2017
A bone on the back side of his humerus was elevated two centimeters out of position, and the humeral head sagged out of its socket.
—Matt Giles, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2017
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“Humeral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/humeral. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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humeral
adjective
hu·mer·al
ˈhyüm-(ə-)rəl
: of, relating to, or situated in the region of the humerus or shoulder
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