noun
- plural of humerus; the upper arm bones extending from the shoulder to the elbow
Usage: anatomy
Examples
- The X-ray showed fractures in both humeri.
- The humeri are the longest bones in the upper extremities.
- During the anatomy lesson, we studied the humeri and their muscle attachments.
- The surgeon examined the patient’s humeri for signs of damage.
- Both humeri were affected by the bone disease.
- The humeri connect the shoulder joints to the elbow joints.