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

Draper said before the tournament that he was "ready to go" despite struggling with a bruised humerus - the bone that runs from the shoulder to elbow - on his left serving arm.

From BBC

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

Left-handed Draper revealed he has been struggling for several months with a bruised humerus - the bone that runs from the shoulder to elbow - on his serving arm.

From BBC

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

From Science Daily

Among several examples: blood loss triggered rapid red blood cell production in the sternum, tibia, vertebrae, and humerus -- but not in the skull.

From Science Daily