arm bone

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hu·mer·us

, gen. and pl.

hu·mer·i

(hyū'mĕr-ŭs, -ī), [TA]

The bone of the arm, articulating with the scapula above and the radius and ulna below.

Synonym(s): arm bone

[L. shoulder]

arm bone

See humerus.

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