Humerus: meaning, definitions and examples
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humerus
[ หhjuหmษrษs ]
anatomy, biology
The humerus is the long bone in the upper arm or forelimb that runs from the shoulder to the elbow. It plays a crucial role in the movement of the arm and supports the muscles and tendons that allow for various actions such as lifting and throwing.
Synonyms
upper arm bone.
Examples of usage
- The doctor examined the humerus for any fractures.
- The humerus connects to the scapula at the shoulder joint.
- Exercise can strengthen the muscles surrounding the humerus.
Translations
Translations of the word "humerus" in other languages:
๐ต๐น รบmero
๐ฎ๐ณ เคนเฅเคฏเฅเคฎเคฐเคธ
๐ฉ๐ช Humerus
๐ฎ๐ฉ humerus
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะปะตัะพะฒะฐ ะบัััะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ koลฤ ramienna
๐ฏ๐ต ไธ่ ้ชจ
๐ซ๐ท humรฉrus
๐ช๐ธ hรบmero
๐น๐ท humerus
๐ฐ๐ท ์์๊ณจ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนุธู ุงูุนุถุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ humerus
๐ธ๐ฐ humerus
๐จ๐ณ ่ฑ้ชจ
๐ธ๐ฎ humerus
๐ฎ๐ธ upparmsbeini
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะพาะฐัาั ะธัา ัาฏะนะตะณั
๐ฌ๐ช แฎแฃแแแ แฃแกแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ humerus
๐ฒ๐ฝ hรบmero
Etymology
The term 'humerus' comes from the Latin 'humerus', meaning 'shoulder' or 'upper arm'. This itself can be traced back to the Proto-Indo-European root 'วตสฐem-', which means 'to take' or 'to grasp'. The naming reflects the anatomical position of the bone, being pivotal for numerous arm movements. In classical literature, the study of human anatomy and the understanding of the body's structure were largely influenced by Greek and Roman scholars, who contributed to the terminology still used today. Over the centuries, as anatomy evolved as a science, the humerus has been studied in relation to other bones, particularly in the context of its fractures and potential for rehabilitation after injuries.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #16,937, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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