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
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 obo namespace
uberon
has related synonym
caput humeri, humeral head
id
UBERON:0006801
Term relations
Subclass of:
- zone of long bone
- mesoderm-derived structure
- connected to some glenoid fossa
- part of some proximal epiphysis of humerus
- has part some (part of some glenohumeral joint)
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