Humerus Flashcards

(15 cards)

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What is the anatomical neck of the humerus?

A

The anatomical neck is located just below the head of the humerus.

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What are the major tubercles of the humerus?

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The major tubercles are the greater tubercle and the lesser tubercle.

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What is the intertubercular groove?

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The intertubercular groove (sulcus) is found between the greater and lesser tubercles.

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What is the surgical neck of the humerus?

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The surgical neck is located below the tubercles and is a common site for fractures.

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What is the deltoid tuberosity?

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The deltoid tuberosity is a roughened area on the lateral side of the humerus.

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What is the body (shaft) of the humerus?

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The body (shaft) is the long, cylindrical part of the humerus.

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What is the lateral supracondylar ridge?

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The lateral supracondylar ridge is a bony prominence on the lateral side of the humerus.

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What is the radial fossa?

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The radial fossa is a shallow depression on the anterior aspect of the humerus.

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What is the capitulum?

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The capitulum is a rounded knob on the distal end of the humerus that articulates with the head of the radius.

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What are the olecranon and coronoid fossae?

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The olecranon fossa is a large depression on the posterior side, while the coronoid fossa is a smaller depression on the anterior side.

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What are the medial and lateral epicondyles?

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The medial epicondyle is located on the inner side, and the lateral epicondyle is on the outer side of the humerus.

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What is the trochlea?

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The trochlea is a spool-shaped structure at the distal end of the humerus that articulates with the ulna.

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What is the coronoid process of the ulna?

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The coronoid process is a projection on the ulna that fits into the coronoid fossa of the humerus.

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What is the olecranon of the ulna?

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The olecranon is the bony prominence of the ulna that fits into the olecranon fossa of the humerus.

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What is the head of the radius?

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The head of the radius is the rounded top of the radius that articulates with the capitulum of the humerus.

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