The most commonly fractured point of the humerus is:

surgical neck
mid humerus
intercondylar groove
anatomical neck


surgical neck

Rationale: The surgical neck is the tapered region of the proximal humerus just distal to the humeral head. It is referred to as the surgical neck as it frequently requires surgical repair.

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