humeri

/ˈhjuːməri/; /hjuːˈmɛri/; /huːˈmɛri/

Definitions

1. noun

Either of the two bones that form the upper part of the shoulder joint.

“The humeri in the human skeleton play a crucial role in movement and flexibility.”

2. plural noun

The two bones that form the upper part of the shoulder joint in animals.

“The humeri of a dinosaur fossil were used to study its movement patterns.”

3. anatomy

Either of the two bones that form the upper part of the shoulder joint.

“The anatomy of the humeri bone is essential in understanding shoulder injuries.”

Synonyms

  • scapulae
  • shoulder bones

Antonyms

  • pelvis
  • rib cage