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humerus

n. countable
C1 Advanced US //ˈhjumɝəs// UK //hjˈuːməɹəs// humerus

n. the long bone in your upper arm that connects your shoulder to your elbow. It is the largest bone in the arm.

n. the long bone of the upper arm, extending from the shoulder to the elbow. It is the largest and longest bone in the human upper limb.


SIMPLE

The doctor checked the humerus for any signs of a fracture.

CONTEXTUAL

During the physical exam, the physician tapped the humerus to test for nerve sensitivity in the upper arm.

COMPLEX

The fossilized remains of the prehistoric bird included a nearly complete humerus, providing researchers with valuable data regarding the creature's flight capabilities and wing span.

Origin

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₃émsosder. Latin umerus Late Latin humeruslbor. English humerus Learned borrowing from Late Latin humerus, from umerus. Cognate with Spanish hombro (“shoulder”).

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