HUMERUS - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
bone extending from the shoulder to the elbow
Categories: Arm bone
Synonyms
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "humerus" comes from Latin humerus. Many other languages have similar words:
- Spanish: hombro
🧩 Fun Fact
Medieval scholars created new Latin words for modern concepts, keeping the language alive for centuries.