Humerus is a bone in the human body that extends from the shoulder to the elbow. It is one of three long bones in the upper limb, along with the radius and ulna, and plays an important role in arm movement and stability.
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The humerus is the long bone in the upper arm of vertebrates.
The humerus connects the scapula (shoulder blade) to the radius and ulna (bones of the lower arm).
Fractures of the humerus can occur due to trauma or repetitive stress.
The humerus forms the framework for the muscles that control arm movements.
In medical terms, a humeral head replacement refers to a surgical procedure to replace the top part of the humerus, commonly done in cases of severe shoulder arthritis.
The humerus bone features distinct structures such as the greater tubercle, lesser tubercle, and deltoid tuberosity, which serve as attachment points for various muscles and ligaments.
One can indicate a specific location on the humerus bone by referring to its anatomical regions like the proximal, middle, or distal portion.
The humerus bone is an important site for bone marrow aspiration, a procedure where a small amount of bone marrow is collected for diagnostic purposes.
It is important in throwing motions to control any forward motion of the head of humerus. (sportsinjuryclinic.net)
Together with his PhD student Christen D. Shelton (now at the University of Cape Town), the scientist looked at humerus bones and femurs from a long - extinct land animal: the mammal predecessor Ophiacodon. (sciencedaily.com)
A proximal humerus fracture occurs in the upper arm, near the shoulder. (sportsinjuryclinic.net)