humerus
Shoulder-to-elbow connector
The humerus is the long bone of the upper arm, extending from shoulder to elbow.
It connects the scapula above to the radius and ulna below.
The name invites puns with "humorous," which share no etymological connection: The humerus is the funniest bone in the body.
Inner forearm bone
- radiusCenter-to-perimeter distance
- scapulaPosterior thoracic bone
- clavicleHorizontal bone above ribs
- elbowArm's middle joint
shoulder · biceps · triceps · brachium · forearm · deltoid · rotator cuff · periosteum
Internal supportive framework
calcium · osteology · cortical · ossification · fracture · shaft · long bone · osteocyte
Split in hard material
- breakInterrupt continuity
- dislocationForced out of position
- spiral fractureBone broken by rotation
- splintDevice immobilizing injured limbs
cast · sling · reduction · fixation · healing · callus · comminuted · displaced
Ulnar nerve area
ulna
Inner forearm bone
elbow · shoulder · biceps · triceps · brachium · forearm · deltoid · rotator cuff · periosteum · epiphysis
skeleton
Internal supportive framework
marrow · calcium · osteology · cortical · ossification · fracture · shaft · long bone · osteocyte · collagen
fracture
Split in hard material
- breakInterrupt continuity
- dislocationForced out of position
- spiral fractureBone broken by rotation
splint · cast · sling · reduction · fixation · healing · callus · comminuted · displaced · orthopedic
funny bone
Ulnar nerve area
- orthopedicsorthopedic surgeon, orthopedic surgery, bone fracture, joint replacement, hip replacement
- body partsarm, leg, hand, back, chest
- anatomybrain, heart, bones, liver, stomach
- bonesskull, femur, tibia, skulls, fibula
- musculoskeletalbone, bones, muscle, muscles, joint
- skeletal systemskull, femur, tibia, fibula, radius
humerusradius
Center-to-perimeter distance
ulna · forearm bones · carpals · metacarpals · phalanges
humerusfemur
Upper leg bone
thighbone · thigh bone · tibia · fibula