Humeral head
Humeral Head
The Humeral Head (pronunciation: hyoo-mer-uhl hed) is a significant anatomical structure in the human body. It is the upper, rounded, articulating extremity of the humerus.
Etymology
The term "Humeral Head" is derived from the Latin word "humerus" meaning "shoulder" and the Old English word "heafod" meaning "top of the body" or "head".
Anatomy
The Humeral Head is a part of the humerus, which is the long bone in the upper arm. It is located between the elbow and the shoulder. The Humeral Head articulates with the glenoid cavity of the scapula to form the shoulder joint.
Related Terms
- Humerus: The long bone in the upper arm or forelimb that runs from the shoulder to the elbow.
- Glenoid cavity: A part of the scapula where the humeral head fits to form the shoulder joint.
- Scapula: Also known as the shoulder blade, it connects the humerus bone of the arm to the collarbone.
- Shoulder joint: A ball and socket joint between the scapula and the humerus.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Humeral head
- Wikipedia's article - Humeral head
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