humeral
adjective
hu·mer·al
ˈhyü-mə-rəl 
1
: of, relating to, or situated in the region of the humerus or shoulder
2
: of, relating to, or being a body part analogous to the humerus or shoulder
humeral
noun
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When the humeral head is back in place, these structures can heal in a loose or stretched position that may increase the risk of future episodes of subluxation or dislocation.
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Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2024
Similar to a golf ball resting on a golf tee, only a small portion of the humeral head makes contact with the glenoid fossa at any time.
—Tim Petrie, Dpt, Verywell Health, 28 July 2024
Also known as a lateral humeral epicondylectomy (LHE), tennis elbow surgery is effective in around 85% to 90% of cases.1 Recovery can take several weeks or months to regain the full use of your elbow.
—Oluseun Olufade, Verywell Health, 1 May 2024
The ancient women had greater humeral rigidity than modern women.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 9 Feb. 2024
The labrum is fibrous tissue that deepens the glenoid (socket) to help hold the humeral head (ball) in place.
—Profootballdoc, sandiegouniontribune.com, 16 June 2017
A bone on the back side of his humerus was elevated two centimeters out of position, and the humeral head sagged out of its socket.
—Matt Giles, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2017
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Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2024
Similar to a golf ball resting on a golf tee, only a small portion of the humeral head makes contact with the glenoid fossa at any time.
—Tim Petrie, Dpt, Verywell Health, 28 July 2024
Also known as a lateral humeral epicondylectomy (LHE), tennis elbow surgery is effective in around 85% to 90% of cases.1 Recovery can take several weeks or months to regain the full use of your elbow.
—Oluseun Olufade, Verywell Health, 1 May 2024
The ancient women had greater humeral rigidity than modern women.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 9 Feb. 2024
The labrum is fibrous tissue that deepens the glenoid (socket) to help hold the humeral head (ball) in place.
—Profootballdoc, sandiegouniontribune.com, 16 June 2017
A bone on the back side of his humerus was elevated two centimeters out of position, and the humeral head sagged out of its socket.
—Matt Giles, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2017
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humeral
adjective
hu·mer·al
ˈhyüm-(ə-)rəl
: of, relating to, or situated in the region of the humerus or shoulder
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