humeral
[hyoo-mer-uh l or, often, yoo-]
- Anatomy, Zoology. of or relating to the humerus or brachium.
- of or relating to the shoulder.
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Origin of humeral
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Humeral bristles: in Diptera, are situated on the humeral callus.
Explanation of Terms Used in EntomologyJohn. B. Smith
In the experience of the author, recovery has not occurred in humeral fractures.
Lameness of the HorseJohn Victor Lacroix
The humeral head, which is turned forwards and a little inwards, is convex and elongated in the vertical direction.
Artistic Anatomy of Animalsdouard Cuyer
As in man, the great tuberosity does not reach so high as the humeral head, but it approaches more nearly to that level.
Artistic Anatomy of Animalsdouard Cuyer
The kings and knaves wear the Byzantine humeral, and the Chrysoclavus pattern is carved on their chairs.
Needlework As ArtMarian Alford
humeral
- anatomy of or relating to the humerus
- of or near the shoulder
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humeral
(hyōō′mər-əl)- Of, relating to, or located in the region of the humerus or the shoulder.
- Relating to or being a body part analogous to the humerus.
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