The upper extremity of the humerus (proximal humerus) consists of a large rounded head joined to the body by a constricted portion called the neck, and two eminences, the greater and lesser tubercles. [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Upper_extremity_of_humerus ]

Synonyms: upper end of humerus proximal end of humerus proximal humeral epiphysis

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pheno_slim

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has related synonym

head of the humerus

proximal humerus

upper extremity of humerus

humeral head

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UBERON:0004411