humerus

noun

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hu·mer·us | \ ˈhyü-mə-rəs

plural humeri\ ˈhyü-mə-ˌrī

, -ˌrē \

Definition of humerus

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

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Recent Examples on the Web The humerus has, on one end, the medial epicondyle, a rounded protrusion with a groove that contains the sensitive ulnar nerve. — New York Times, "Place For Dogs to Rest," 19 Mar. 2020 Her injuries included a lacerated liver and fractures to her skull, left clavicle and left humerus. — David Owens, courant.com, "East Hartford man gets prison in assault of 9-month-old girl," 17 Oct. 2019 Aidan took it in stride though, and now has a bionic humerus. — Kevin Fisher-paulson, SFChronicle.com, "Family together, though breaking more than bread," 2 Dec. 2019 The pitcher was out 2016 and 2017 after Tommy John surgery and a broken humerus. — Charlotte Carroll, SI.com, "Nationals Pitcher Aaron Barrett Recalled in Emotional Moment," 3 Sep. 2019 The child suffered a lacerated liver, fractures to her skull, left clavicle and left humerus and bruising to her lower back and neck, according to the warrant for Hernandez’s arrest. — David Owens, courant.com, "East Hartford man faces prison after injuring 9-month-old child," 8 Aug. 2019 Shoulder and humerus — the bone that connects to the shoulder — injuries are not common. — John Cherwa, latimes.com, "Derby River is 27th horse to die since Santa Anita opened meet Dec. 26," 6 June 2019 Patrice Bergeron also played through a groin injury, Noel Acciari a broken sternum and a foot injury, Jake DeBrusk a concussion, David Pastrnak a thumb injury, and John Moore a broken humerus. — Tara Sullivan, BostonGlobe.com, "Brockton golfer Matt Parziale keeping very busy, and other items . . .," 19 June 2019 According to data compiled by the CHRB, during the 2016-17 fiscal year, only 10 of the 170 fatalities in the state were in the shoulder-humerus area. — John Cherwa, latimes.com, "Derby River is 27th horse to die since Santa Anita opened meet Dec. 26," 6 June 2019

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“Humerus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/humerus. Accessed 6 Jul. 2020.

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humerus

noun

English Language Learners Definition of humerus

medical : the long bone of the upper arm between the shoulder and the elbow

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humerus

noun

hu·mer·us | \ ˈhyu̇-mə-rəs

plural humeri\ -ˌrī , -ˌrē \

Kids Definition of humerus

: the long bone of the upper arm or forelimb that extends from the shoulder to the elbow

humerus

noun

hu·mer·us | \ ˈhyüm-(ə-)rəs

plural humeri\ ˈhyü-mə-ˌrī

, -ˌrē

Medical Definition of humerus

: the longest bone of the upper arm or forelimb extending from the shoulder to the elbow, articulating above by a rounded head with the glenoid cavity, having below a broad articular surface divided by a ridge into a medial pulley-shaped portion and a lateral rounded eminence that articulate with the ulna and radius respectively, and providing various processes and modified surfaces for the attachment of muscles

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