humerus

[hyoo-mer-uhs, yoo-]

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.

humerus

/ ˈhjuːmərəs /

noun

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

2. the corresponding bone in other vertebrates

humerus

plural

humeri 

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

2. See more at skeleton

Word History and Origins

Origin of humerus¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of humerus¹

C17: from Latin umerus; related to Gothic ams shoulder, Greek ōmos

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.

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

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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.

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

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

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