The caput humeri is the head of the humerus which fits into a cavity in the scapula. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
The clue for reconstructing the original lines he found in the expression caput ecclesiæ, which he judged referred to St. Peter. From Wordnik.com. [The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 4: Clandestinity-Diocesan Chancery] Reference
I wonder if the technical singular “head” is related to Latin caput, as catel indirectly is, or is that just a weird coincidence?. From Wordnik.com. [What’s the singular form of ‘cattle’? « Motivated Grammar] Reference
Clearly the Latin "caput" for head is the root of the word but my recollection is that the imagery comes from a head of cattle. From Wordnik.com. [Kruse Kronicle] Reference
So does that mean his Capitol Hill career is caput?. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Nov 12, 2008] Reference
De torrente in via bibet: propterea exalta bit caput. From Wordnik.com. [The St. Gregory Hymnal and Catholic Choir Book] Reference
Tacitus speaks of “immolati diis abscissum equi caput.”. From Wordnik.com. [Records of Woodhall Spa and Neighbourhood Historical, Anecdotal, Physiographical, and Archaeological, with Other Matter] Reference
“Quod in ejus caput sit;” — “Let the guilt be on him.”. From Wordnik.com. [The Doctrine of Justification by Faith] Reference
This will enable total output, per family and per caput, to increase. From Wordnik.com. [1. Sustainability of land use systems: the potential of indigenous measures for the maintenance of soil productivity in sub-sahara african agriculture.] Reference
London or Paris, as the caput regni, appeared by the late twelfth century. From Wordnik.com. [Dictionary of the History of Ideas] Reference
'Turgidus Alpinus iugulat dum Memnona, dumque diffingit Rheni luteum caput.'. From Wordnik.com. [The Student's Companion to Latin Authors] Reference
"Nilus in extremum fugit perterritus orbem Occuluitque caput, quod adhuc latet.". From Wordnik.com. [The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 05, No. 30, April, 1860] Reference
As he, — “Unum pro multi dabitur caput;” — “One head shall be given for many.”. From Wordnik.com. [A Brief Declaration and Vindication of The Doctrine of the Trinity] Reference
"Thou art mistaken, Sancho," said Don Quixote, "according to the maxim quando caput dolet, etc.". From Wordnik.com. [Don Quixote] Reference
“I, lictor,” he concluded, “colliga manus — caput obnubito-infelici suspendite arbori.”. From Wordnik.com. [The Fortunes of Nigel] Reference
The per caput consumption of fats in tropical Africa is roughly one-quarter of that in North America. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 2] Reference
Post breve tempus bélua rúrsus caput sustulit; mox tamen á Perseó íctú gravióre vulneráta est. From Wordnik.com. [Ritchie's Fabulae Faciles A First Latin Reader] Reference
Rés difficillima erat caput Gorgonis abscídere; éius enim cónspectú homines in saxum vertébantur. From Wordnik.com. [Ritchie's Fabulae Faciles A First Latin Reader] Reference
Dum tamen ille fugit, Perseus caput Medúsae mónstrávit; ille autem simul atque hóc vídit, in saxum versus est. From Wordnik.com. [Ritchie's Fabulae Faciles A First Latin Reader] Reference
FYI - If anyone is trying to e-mail me, Sympatico e-mail is down, crashed, caput, dead, lousy, non-functional at the moment. From Wordnik.com. [trinityboy Diary Entry] Reference
I've had no dealings with them, Hales is the only manor they hold in this shire, the caput and most of their lands are in Staffordshire. From Wordnik.com. [The Confession of Brother Haluin]
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