Humeral

Pronunciation
/hyoo-MER-ul/
Category
Entomology
Singular
Humeral
Plural
Humeral

Definition

Relating to the humeral area near the base of the wing in insects or the area near the shoulder in other arthropods.

Etymology

From Latin 'humerus', meaning 'upper arm'.

Example

The humeral veins are located near the base of the insect's wings.

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