Humerus (proximal epiphysis)

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The proximal epiphysis (proximal extremity or end) of the humerus features the head, which forms a ball and socket-type joint with the glenoid cavity of the scapula.

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Skeleton of upper limb (overview)
Scapula
Clavicle
Humerus
Humerus (proximal epiphysis)
Humerus (diaphysis)
Humerus (distal epiphysis)
Bones of forearm
Ulna
Ulna (proximal epiphysis)
Ulna (diaphysis)
Ulna (distal epiphysis)
Radius
Radius (proximal epiphysis)
Radius (diaphysis)
Radius (distal epiphysis)
Bones of hand
Carpal bones
Scaphoid
Lunate
Triquetral
Pisiform
Trapezium
Trapezoid
Capitate
Hamate
Metacarpal bones
Metacarpal bones (parts)
First metacarpal bone
Second metacarpal bone
Third metacarpal bone
Fourth metacarpal bone
Fifth metacarpal bone
Phalanges of hand
Phalanges of hand (parts)
Proximal phalanges of hand
Intermediate (middle) phalanges of hand
Distal phalanges of hand

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