Humerus bony landmarks Flashcards
Medial epicondyle of humerus
groove for ulnar nerve; O =pronator T, FCR,FCU, FDS, palmaris longus; ulnar collateral ligament
Lateral epicondyle of humerus
O=ECRB, ECU, ED,supinator, anconeus; radial collateral ligament
Deltoid tuberosity
I=deltoid
Greater tuberosity
I:Superior= supraspinatus; middle=infraspinatus; inferior= teres minor
Lesser tuberosity
I=subscapularis, transverse humeral ligament
bicipital groove/ intertubercular sulcus
allow tendon of long head of biceps brachii+ anterior circumflex humeral artery to pass; I= latissimus dorsi
crest of greater tubercle / lateral lip of bicipital groove
I= pectoralis major
crest of lesser tubercle/ medial lip of bicipital groove
I= teres major
surgical neck of humerus
common fracture site