Capitulum of the humerus
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| Bone: Capitulum of the humerus | ||
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| Left humerus. Anterior view. (Capitulum visible at bottom right.) | ||
| Latin | capitulum humeri | |
| Gray's | subject #51 212 | |
| Dorlands/Elsevier | c_06/12210703 | |
The lateral portion of the articular surface of the humerus consists of a smooth, rounded eminence, named the capitulum of the humerus
It articulates with the cupshaped depression on the head of the radius, and is limited to the front and lower part of the bone.
[edit] External links
- SUNY Figs 07:02-05
- Bioweb at UWLAX aplab
- Dictionary at eMedicine capitulum+of+humerus
- Mnemonic at medicalmnemonics.com 3259
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