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Abduction of the arm involves the humerus moving laterally. Abduction means moving a limb or finger away from the midline of the body or limb.

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What is the bone in the upper arm?

The humerus. Edit: Its the humerus its easy to remember because of the phrase "funny bone" funny=humorous=humerus


What is the movement of the scapula when the humerus abducts?

Moves shoulder away


The humerus is an example of a?

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Why do the humerus and femur bones have rounded ends?

The rounded ends of the humerus and femur bones are called the epiphyses and help to facilitate smooth articulation and movement within joints by reducing friction. They are covered with cartilage, which helps cushion the bones and absorb shock during movement. These features contribute to the overall stability and mobility of the joints in the body.


What does humerus mean in the skeletal system?

The humerus is the bone in the upper arm that connects the shoulder to the elbow. It is the largest bone in the arm and plays a crucial role in arm movement and strength.


Where in your body is humerus found?

The humerus is a long bone located in the upper arm, between the shoulder and elbow joints. It plays a crucial role in arm movement and provides attachment points for muscles that enable various arm functions.


Does shallow socket socket of shoulder joint restrict movement of humerus but does increase stability of joint?

Yes, the shallow socket of the shoulder joint allows for greater movement of the humerus but sacrifices some stability compared to a deeper socket. To compensate for this, the shoulder joint relies on surrounding ligaments, tendons, and muscles for stability during movement.


What is the posterior depression on the distal humerus?

The posterior depression on the distal humerus is known as the olecranon fossa. It is a deep, triangular cavity located on the posterior aspect of the humerus, just above the elbow joint. This fossa accommodates the olecranon process of the ulna during elbow extension, allowing for smooth movement and articulation between the humerus and ulna. Its structure is crucial for the proper functioning of the elbow joint.


What is a animal humerus?

Some animals have similar anatomical structure to that of humans. The humerus is the upper arm bone in humans extending from the shoulder to the elbow.


What is the name of the single bone in the upper arm?

The humerus. The humerus is a long bone. It can make blood cells. However, the flat, small, and irregular bones can make blood but not as much as the long bones( humerus, femur).


Does the scapula have any movement?

Yes it has. The Scapula and humerus forms the shoulder joint and they both coordinate to give overhead abduction, that is abduction above 90 degrees. for every 30 degree movement of the arm or the humerus the scapula moves by 10 degrees. We cannot have overhead abduction is our scapula is stabilized or does not move.


The upper arm contains a single bone called the?

The Humerus.