Humerus Flashcards

1
Q

Structure articulating with the glenoid cavity

A

Head of Humerus

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2
Q

Area between the head and greater/lesser tubercles of humerus

A

Anatonmical Neck

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3
Q

Structure facing anteriorly providing attachments for all rotator cuff muscles (shoulder)

A

Greater/Lesser Tubercle

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4
Q

Narrow area distal to tubercles which is a common site for fractures

A

Surgical Neck

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5
Q

AKA. Intertubercular Groove

  • Groove for the attachment for long head of bicep brachii muscle
  • Between the 2 tubercles
A

Bicipital Groove

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6
Q

Where the deltoid muscle inserts

A

Deltoid Tuberosity

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7
Q

A lateral/medial ridge found above the lateral/medial condyles

A

Lateral/Medial Supracondylar Ridge

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8
Q

Below the lateral/medial supracondylar ridge

A

Lateral/Medial Condyle

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9
Q

Distal point of located laterally of humerus

A

Radial Fossa

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10
Q

Provide extensor muscles to the forearm

A

Lateral Epicondyle

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11
Q

Rounded projection at the distal end of humerus, articulating with radius

A

Capitulum

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12
Q

Medial side of humerus on the distal end

A

Coronoid Fossa

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13
Q

Articulate with ulna

A

Trochlea

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14
Q

AKA. Sprial Groove. Indentation for radial nerves to pass through

A

Radial Groove

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15
Q

Fossa articulating the elbow

A

Olecranon Fossa

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16
Q

Depression found medially on the medial epicondyle

A

Groove for Ulnar Nerve

17
Q

Attachment point for flexor muscle of forearm

A

Medial Epicondyle

18
Q

Movement of arm causing the scapula to sit at a 45 degree angle relative to the frontal/sagittal plane

A

Scaption