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Humerus

Also called Upper arm bone

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The long bone of the upper arm extending from the shoulder joint to the elbow, commonly fractured in falls on an outstretched hand.

Korean

상완골(위팔뼈)

어깨에서 팔꿈치까지 이어지는 위팔의 긴 뼈; 어깨 관절과 주관절을 형성함.

French

Humérus

L'os long du bras s'étendant de l'articulation de l'épaule au coude ; fréquemment fracturé lors de chutes.

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