Anatomy

Humeral Head

The upper rounded extremity of the humerus fitting into the GLENOID CAVITY of the SCAPULA.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

The upper rounded extremity of the humerus fitting into the GLENOID CAVITY of the SCAPULA.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Humerus Head
  • Humeral Heads
  • Humerus Heads

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Aspects Covered

24 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

2011

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Previous Indexing

  • Humerus (1964-2010)

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Tree Number

  1. A02w.835w.232w.087.090w.400w.400

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Humeral Head. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D058430. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D058430
  2. Humeral Head. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q70060473