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humerus

humerus
Noun
pl: humeri

This term refers specifically to the anatomical structure of the upper arm. It is used primarily in medical, biological, and orthopedic contexts to describe the bone connecting the scapula to the radius and ulna. As a biological term, it follows standard English countability for organs and bones, though it is frequently used in the singular when referring to the general anatomical concept or a specific side of the body.

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Nounhumerus

The long bone of the upper arm that extends from the shoulder to the elbow.

"The surgeon repaired a fracture of the proximal humerus."

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