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humerus [ˈhju:mərəs] N ANAT

humerus

kość f ramienna

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At the midshaft of the humerus, the radial nerve travels from the posterior to the anterior aspect of the bone in the "spiral groove". en.wikipedia.org

She received emergency veterinary treatment, but examinations revealed that she had suffered an untreatable spiral fracture of her left-fore humerus. en.wikipedia.org

In arboreal apes such as orangutans, the large forearm muscles originating on the epicondyles of the humerus generate significant transverse forces on the elbow joint. en.wikipedia.org

They work to adduct and medially, or internally, rotate the humerus. en.wikipedia.org

Moreover, the size of the humerus is not in fact equal in all individuals. en.wikipedia.org

The deltopectoral crest on the front of the humerus would have anchored large arm muscles to bring the arm forward while walking. en.wikipedia.org

This is assisted by elbow flexors (brachialis, brachioradialis, biceps brachii) which bring the humerus to the forearm. en.wikipedia.org

In birds, where the arm is somewhat rotated compared to other tetrapods, it is called ventral epicondyle of the humerus. en.wikipedia.org

Other common sites include the humerus (the bone of the upper arm), knees, shoulders, ankles and the jaw. en.wikipedia.org

The humerus of the cave bear was similar in size to that of the polar bear, as were the femora of females. en.wikipedia.org

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