THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

THORACIC WALL

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Bone of the upper arm
A
Clavicle
B
Scapula
C
Acromion
D
Humerus
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The humerus is the largest bone of the upper extremity and defines the human brachium (arm). It articulates proximally with the glenoid via the glenohumeral (GH) joint and distally with the radius and ulna at the elbow joint.

Detailed explanation-2: -The humerus is a long bone of the upper arm. It is one of the longest bones in the body, which makes it more prone to fractures upon impact. The word “humerus” comes from the Latin word for upper arm.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Humerus-Proximal-Shaft-Distal-TeachMeAnatomy.

Detailed explanation-4: -There are only two humerus bones in the body, one for each arm. The humerus is the only bone located in the upper arm. It forms part of the shoulder joint at its proximal end and forms part of the elbow at its distal end.

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