Humerus: alternatives and connections

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Humerus

The bone of the brachium, or upper part of the arm or fore limb.

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Arm 70% connected

The limb of the human body which extends from the shoulder to the hand; also, the corresponding limb of a monkey.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Apophysis noun · 78% connection

(anatomy) a natural outgrowth or projection on an organ or body part such as the process of a vertebra