Nov 6, 2025 · 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 …

Oct 30, 2023 · This article will talk about these aspects in detail, including muscular attachments and anatomical landmarks, followed by an overview of clinical pathology related to the humerus.

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 …

Aug 27, 2025 · The humerus begins proximally as a rounded head and joins the greater and lesser tubercles via the anatomical neck of the humerus. The surgical neck is found just inferior to the …

The anatomical neck of the humerus is the residual epiphyseal plate. An intertubercular groove appears proximally, which demarcates the two tubercles vertically. Following the tubercles is the surgical neck …

Apr 9, 2025 · It is the longest bone in the upper part of your body and is connected to many important tendons and ligaments. The top of the humerus is part of the shoulder joint, and the bottom of the …

The proximal end or epiphysis of the humerus is the part of the humerus that is located closer to the shoulder girdle. It consists of the head, anatomical and surgical necks, and the greater and lesser …

Aug 16, 2025 · The proximal humerus is the upper end of the humerus, located near the shoulder. This region articulates with the scapula, or shoulder blade, to form the shoulder joint.

Dec 31, 2025 · At its proximal end, the humerus forms a smooth, spherical structure known as the head of the humerus. The head of the humerus forms the ball of the ball-and-socket shoulder joint, with …

Explore the detailed anatomy of the humerus including its proximal epiphysis (head, tubercles, neck), body (shaft), and distal epiphysis (capitulum, trochlea, epicondyles) through interactive 360-degree …