Humeral (adjective)

Relating to the upper arm or humerus bone.

Origin:

Derived from the latin word 'humerus' meaning upper arm.

Examples:

1. The humeral head is the rounded end of the humerus bone that forms the shoulder joint.
2. The humeral shaft is the long cylindrical part of the humerus bone.
3. The humeral nerve supplies the muscles of the upper arm.
4. Humeral fractures are common injuries in contact sports.
5. The humeral artery is one of the main arteries of the arm.