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proximal head of humerus

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Hemispherical structure on proximal epiphysis of humerus that articulates with glenoid cavity[WP,modified]. [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Upper_extremity_of_humerus#Humeral_head ]

Term info

Label

proximal head of humerus

Synonyms
  • head of humerus
database cross reference
Subsets

pheno_slim

external definition

Hemispherical ball on the proximal end of the humerus that fits into the glenoid cavity of the pectoral girdle to form the shoulder joint[AAO].

has alternative id

UBERON:3000835

has related synonym

caput humeri, humeral head

id

UBERON:0006801