Humerus
/ˈhjuː.mər.əs/noun
The long bone of the upper arm or forelimb.
Did you know?In ancient times, the humerus was thought to be a source of one's humor and personality, intertwining the physical and the metaphysical.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*ǵʰem-
“To be warm or hot; a root connected to the idea of life and spirit.”
Latin
Latin
humerus
“Upper arm; the bone connecting the shoulder to the elbow.”
Old French
Old French
humerus
“The arm bone; retained from Latin.”
Middle English
Middle English
humerus
“Adopted directly from Latin with the same anatomical meaning.”
Modern English
English
humerus
“The bone of the upper arm, still preserving its ancient roots.”