trochlea of humerus

humeral trochlea

The medial portion of the articular surface of the humerus is named the trochlea, and presents a deep depression between two well-marked borders; it is convex from before backward, concave from side to side, and occupies the anterior, lower, and posterior parts of the extremity. It is directly inferior to the most prominent anterior humeral fossia, the Coronoid fossia. It articulates with the ulna.

Type Organ
Structure parente zone of long bone
Nom latin humeral trochlea
FMA ID 23370

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What is the trochlea of humerus?
The medial portion of the articular surface of the humerus is named the trochlea, and presents a deep depression between two well-marked borders; it is convex from before backward, concave from side to side, and occupies the anterior, lower, and posterior parts of the extremity. It is directly infer
What is the Latin name for the trochlea of humerus?
The Latin name for the trochlea of humerus is humeral trochlea.

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