humeral

Of the shoulder

Humeral means relating to the humerus, the long bone of the upper arm extending from shoulder to elbow: humeral fracture, humeral head.

In ecclesiastical contexts, a humeral veil is a cloth worn over the shoulders during certain Catholic ceremonies.

shoulder

joint

Shared by multiple parties

glenoid · labrum · bursa · abduction · adduction · flexion · extension · rotation · stabilizer · capsule

anatomy

brachial

Of the arm

musculature · tendon · ligament · flexor · extensor · articulation · pectoralis · anatomical · nerve · artery

vestment

chasuble

Liturgical overgarment for clergy

  • stoleTook without permission
  • albLiturgical white robe
  • copeHandle difficulties adequately

surplice · maniple · liturgical · clergy · priest · bishop · altar · sacred · ceremonial · eucharistic

armor

pauldron

Armor for the shoulder

plate · brigandine · chainmail · gorget · protection · harness · articulated

orthopedic

fracture

Split in hard material

  • splintDevice immobilizing injured limbs
  • castPerformers, throw, or splint
  • surgeryInvasive medical procedure

rehabilitation · prosthesis · implant · arthroscopy · fixation · reconstruction · dislocation · tendonitis · impingement · trauma

Opposites
upper vs lower limb anatomy

humeralfemoral

Of the thigh

tibial · crural · fibular · pedal · patellar

proximal vs distal arm anatomy

humeralulnar

Of the inner forearm bone

radial · carpal · metacarpal · digital · manual

Family

humerus

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