Humerus: The humerus (/ ˈhjuːmərəs /

The humerus (/ ˈhjuːmərəs /; pl.: humeri) is a long bone in the arm that runs from the shoulder to the elbow. It connects the scapula and the two bones of the lower arm, the radius and ulna, and consists of three sections. The humeral upper extremity consists of a rounded head, a narrow neck, and two short processes (tubercles, sometimes called tuberosities). The shaft is cylindrical in its upper portion, and more prismatic below. The lower extremity consists of 2 epicondyles, 2 ... The humerus (Latin: humerus ) is a long bone that forms the skeleton of the free upper arm. The humerus is a long bone of the upper limb, which extends from the shoulder to the elbow. The proximal aspect of the humerus articulates with the glenoid fossa of the scapula, forming the glenohumeral joint. Distally, at the elbow joint, the humerus articulates with the head of the radius and trochlear notch of the ulna. In this article, we shall look at the anatomy of the humerus – its bony landmarks and clinical correlations. The humerus , often referred to as the upper arm bone, is the unsung hero of your upper body. This vital bone that forms the framework of arm,