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capitulum of humerus

capitellum

A smooth, rounded eminence on the lateral portion of the articular surface 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.

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Tipo Bone
Estrutura pai zone of long bone
Nome latino capitellum
FMA ID 23373

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capitulum of humerus?

A smooth, rounded eminence on the lateral portion of the articular surface 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.

What is the Latin name for the capitulum of humerus?

The Latin name for the capitulum of humerus is capitellum.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:23373 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0010853 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — capitulum of humerus Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.