humerus

American  

[hyoo-mer-uhs, yoo-] / ˈhyu mər əs, ˈyu- /

noun

Anatomy.

plural

humeri

1. the long bone in the arm of humans extending from the shoulder to the elbow.

2. brachium.

3. Zoology. a corresponding bone, structure, or region in the forelimbs of other animals or in the wings of birds or insects.

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humerus British  

/ ˈhjuːmərəs /

noun

1. the bone that extends from the shoulder to the elbow

2. the corresponding bone in other vertebrates

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humerus Scientific  

/ hyo̅o̅′mər-əs /

plural

humeri

1. The bone of the upper arm or the upper portion of the foreleg.

2. See more at skeleton

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Etymology

Origin of humerus

1350–1400; Middle English < Latin ( h ) umerus shoulder; cognate with Greek ômos, Gothic ams, Sanskrit ámsas

Example Sentences

But the bruised humerus did not stop him training - and staying home meant he was able to see his favourite band Oasis at Wembley.

From BBC • Aug. 25, 2025

A humerus bone fracture near the elbow is a common injury among children who fall.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2024

The UCL connects the humerus bone to ulna bone at the elbow.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 2, 2023

Thicker bones, like the femur and humerus, tend to better withstand heat.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 31, 2023

Later on we will return to the consideration of this peculiarity and of the proportions of the humerus, after we have studied the other parts of the fore-limbs.

From Artistic Anatomy of Animals by Cuyer, ?douard