Definition of humerus in English:

humerus

nounPlural humeri ˈhjuːm(ə)rəsˈ(h)jumərəs

Anatomy

1The bone of the upper arm or forelimb, forming joints at the shoulder and the elbow.
〔剖〕肱骨
Example sentencesExamples
- The elbow joint is formed by three bones; the humerus, radius, and ulna.
- Fractures of the humerus, scapula and clavicle usually result from a direct blow or a fall onto an outstretched hand.
- The rotator cuff is made up of a ring of muscles and ligaments that joins the head of the humerus to the shoulder joint.
- The other concomitant injuries were bilateral serial rib fractures and fractures of both clavicles, scapula, humerus, and pelvis.
- The humerus is the largest bone of the upper extremity.
1. 1.1Entomology The structure forming the front basal corner of an insect's wing or wing case.
  〔昆〕（昆虫的）肩部

Origin

Late Middle English: from Latin, 'shoulder'.

Rhymes

humorous, numerous

Definition of humerus in US English:

humerus

nounˈ(h)jumərəsˈ(h)yo͞omərəs

Anatomy

1The bone of the upper arm or forelimb, forming joints at the shoulder and the elbow.
〔剖〕肱骨
Example sentencesExamples
- The other concomitant injuries were bilateral serial rib fractures and fractures of both clavicles, scapula, humerus, and pelvis.
- The rotator cuff is made up of a ring of muscles and ligaments that joins the head of the humerus to the shoulder joint.
- Fractures of the humerus, scapula and clavicle usually result from a direct blow or a fall onto an outstretched hand.
- The elbow joint is formed by three bones; the humerus, radius, and ulna.
- The humerus is the largest bone of the upper extremity.
1. 1.1Entomology A structure in an insect involving, or in the region of, the front basal corners of the wings or wing cases.
  〔昆〕（昆虫的）肩部

Origin

Late Middle English: from Latin, ‘shoulder’.

单词	humerus
释义	Definition of humerus in English: humerus nounPlural humeri ˈhjuːm(ə)rəsˈ(h)jumərəs Anatomy 1The bone of the upper arm or forelimb, forming joints at the shoulder and the elbow. 〔剖〕肱骨 Example sentencesExamples The elbow joint is formed by three bones; the humerus, radius, and ulna. Fractures of the humerus, scapula and clavicle usually result from a direct blow or a fall onto an outstretched hand. The rotator cuff is made up of a ring of muscles and ligaments that joins the head of the humerus to the shoulder joint. The other concomitant injuries were bilateral serial rib fractures and fractures of both clavicles, scapula, humerus, and pelvis. The humerus is the largest bone of the upper extremity. 1.1Entomology The structure forming the front basal corner of an insect's wing or wing case. 〔昆〕（昆虫的）肩部 Origin Late Middle English: from Latin, 'shoulder'. Rhymes humorous, numerous Definition of humerus in US English: humerus nounˈ(h)jumərəsˈ(h)yo͞omərəs Anatomy 1The bone of the upper arm or forelimb, forming joints at the shoulder and the elbow. 〔剖〕肱骨 Example sentencesExamples The other concomitant injuries were bilateral serial rib fractures and fractures of both clavicles, scapula, humerus, and pelvis. The rotator cuff is made up of a ring of muscles and ligaments that joins the head of the humerus to the shoulder joint. Fractures of the humerus, scapula and clavicle usually result from a direct blow or a fall onto an outstretched hand. The elbow joint is formed by three bones; the humerus, radius, and ulna. The humerus is the largest bone of the upper extremity. 1.1Entomology A structure in an insect involving, or in the region of, the front basal corners of the wings or wing cases. 〔昆〕（昆虫的）肩部 Origin Late Middle English: from Latin, ‘shoulder’.
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