Humerus vs Scapula
| Свойство | Humerus | Scapula |
|---|---|---|
| Латинское название | Os humeri | Os scapulae |
| Тип | Bone | Bone |
| Система органов | Skeletal | Skeletal |
| Область тела | Upper Arm | Shoulder |
| Функция | The bone of the upper arm connecting the shoulder to the elbow. Provides attachment points for muscles of the shoulder and arm, enabling a wide range of upper limb movements. | A flat, triangular bone that forms the posterior part of the shoulder girdle. Provides attachment for numerous muscles and articulates with the clavicle and humerus. |
| Клиническое значение | Surgical neck fractures are common in elderly patients. Midshaft fractures may damage the radial nerve causing wrist drop. Supracondylar fractures are the most common elbow fractures in children. | Scapular fractures typically result from high-energy trauma and are often associated with thoracic injuries. Scapular winging occurs with long thoracic nerve palsy. The acromion process can impinge on the rotator … |
| FMA ID | 13303 | 13394 |
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Humerus
Os humeri
The bone of the upper arm, the humerus connects the shoulder to the elbow and provides the attachment points for muscles of the shoulder and arm that enable a wide range of upper limb movement. …