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Humerus bone anatomy

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD Key Takeaways The humerus is the only bone in the upper arm. It connects to the shoulder and elbow joint.The humerus works with muscles to raise and rotate ...
Osteochondritis of the elbow is where bone and cartilage separate from other tissues in the elbow. It occurs due to a lack of blood flow and is common in young athletes in sports that involve overhead ...
This painful condition occurs when the blood supply to the elbow joint is cut off, causing bone and cartilage death. Treatments may include rest, splinting, pain relief, and physical therapy. Surgery ...