proximal head of humerus
Hemispherical structure on proximal epiphysis of humerus that articulates with glenoid cavity[WP,modified]. [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Upper_extremity_of_humerus#Humeral_head ]
Synonyms: head of humerus
Term info
- galen:HeadOfHumerus
- SCTID:181924000
- UMLS:C0223683 (ncithesaurus:Head_of_the_Humerus)
- FMA:13304
- AAO:0000835
- EMAPA:25050
- NCIT:C32720
- Wikipedia:Upper_extremity_of_humerus#Humeral_head
pheno_slim
Hemispherical ball on the proximal end of the humerus that fits into the glenoid cavity of the pectoral girdle to form the shoulder joint[AAO].
caput humeri, humeral head
UBERON:3000835
uberon
UBERON:0006801
Head of humerus