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

Recent Examples on the Web

Also known as a lateral humeral epicondylectomy (LHE), tennis elbow surgery is effective in around 85% to 90% of cases.1 Recovery can take several weeks or months to regain the full use of your elbow. —Oluseun Olufade, Verywell Health, 1 May 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

Word History

First Known Use

1615, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing humeral

• humeral veil

Medical Definition

humeral

adjective

hu·​mer·​al ˈhyüm-(ə-)rəl 

: of, relating to, or situated in the region of the humerus or shoulder