The humerus is the large bone in the upper arm between the elbow and shoulder. There are three areas that are recogized as fracture points in the Humerus.
Humerus shaft fracture is a break in the humerus in the main part of the humerus.
Proximal Broken Humerus is a break of the upper portion of the humerus near the shoulder.
Distal Broken Humeruss is a break in the lower part of the humerus near the elbow.
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