humerus
Humerus (noun) means the long bone that runs from the shoulder to the elbow in humans and other vertebrates. Example: “She fractured her humerus in a fall from the ladder.”
How to use humerus
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe bone in the upper arm, between the shoulder and elbow.
Don't confuse with humorous ("funny") — they're pronounced almost the same but mean completely different things.
Word forms
humeri plural
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Etymology
Borrowed from Latin humerus, meaning "shoulder" or "upper arm."
Rhymes for humerus
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What does “humerus” mean?
The word “humerus” means the long bone that runs from the shoulder to the elbow in humans and other vertebrates. In plain terms, the bone in the upper arm, between the shoulder and elbow.
How do you pronounce “humerus”?
“Humerus” is pronounced HYOO-muh-ruhs (/ˈhjuːməɹəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “humerus” in a sentence?
Here is “humerus” used in a sentence: “She fractured her humerus in a fall from the ladder.”
What part of speech is “humerus”?
“Humerus” is a noun.
Where does the word “humerus” come from?
The word “humerus” comes from Latin. Borrowed from Latin humerus, meaning "shoulder" or "upper arm.".