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
Examples of humeral in a Sentence
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The ancient women had greater humeral rigidity than modern women.
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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
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 24 Apr. 2024.
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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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