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proximal head of humerus

caput humeri

Hemispherical structure on proximal epiphysis of humerus that articulates with glenoid cavity[WP,modified].

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Type Organ
Parent Structure zone of long bone
Latin Name caput humeri
FMA ID 13304

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the proximal head of humerus?

Hemispherical structure on proximal epiphysis of humerus that articulates with glenoid cavity[WP,modified].

What is the Latin name for the proximal head of humerus?

The Latin name for the proximal head of humerus is caput humeri.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:13304 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0006801 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.