Pronunciation: [sˈʌbhjuːməɹə͡l] (IPA) 
The word "subhumeral" is spelled as /sʌbˈhjuːmərəl/. It is a combination of the prefix "sub-", meaning "below" or "under", and the word "humeral", which refers to the upper arm bone. Therefore, "subhumeral" pertains to an area or position under the upper arm. The proper pronunciation of this word emphasizes the stress on the second syllable, which helps distinguish it from similar-sounding words like "subhedral" or "subaerial".
Subhumeral is an adjective that pertains to or is situated beneath the humerus or the upper arm bone. It describes an anatomical location or refers to structures, areas, or characteristics related to the region beneath the humerus bone.
In anatomy, the humerus bone is part of the skeletal system, extending from the shoulder joint to the elbow joint. The subhumeral region is located beneath this bone. It typically includes the muscles, blood vessels, nerves, and other tissues that lie below the humerus. This term is commonly used by medical professionals and anatomists when describing the position or orientation of structures in relation to the humerus.
The adjective subhumeral can also describe conditions or features associated with the subhumeral region. For example, subhumeral bursitis refers to inflammation of the bursa, a fluid-filled sac, located under the humerus. Similarly, subhumeral lymph nodes may refer to the lymph nodes located below the humerus bone.
Overall, subhumeral serves as a descriptive term in anatomy to indicate the position below or characteristics associated with the humerus bone. Its usage helps clinicians and researchers communicate precisely about specific anatomical structures or regions of interest.
Below the humerus.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
The word "subhumeral" is derived from two roots: "sub-" meaning below or beneath, and "humeral" which refers to the humerus bone in the upper arm. The term is often used in anatomical contexts to describe structures or regions located beneath or below the humerus bone.
