CEFR C1

humerus

Translation

上腕骨 / 腕の上部の骨

Meaning

The humerus is the long bone in the upper arm, between the shoulder and the elbow. It is anatomy vocabulary, not a word about being funny. Do not confuse humerus with humorous.

Examples

  • レントゲンで上腕骨の骨折が確認された。
    The X-ray showed a fracture of the humerus.
  • 上腕骨は肩関節と肘関節につながっている。
    The humerus connects to the shoulder and elbow joints.