| Term Name: | proximal epiphysis of humerus |
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| Synonyms: | head of the humerus, humeral head, proximal end of humerus, proximal humeral epiphysis, proximal humerus, upper end of humerus, upper extremity of humerus |
| Definition: | 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. |
| Ontology: | Cell Ontology [UBERON:0004411] |