Humerus

7 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

The long bone of the upper arm, extending from the shoulder joint down to the elbow.

“The X-ray confirmed she had fractured the humerus in two places after the fall.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

hu·mer·us

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Synonyms

upper arm bone

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