Radial fossa
The radial fossa is a slight depression found on the humerus above the front part of the capitulum. It receives the anterior border of the head of the radius when the forearm is flexed.
Radial Fossa
| Radial fossa | |
|---|---|
 Left humerus. Anterior view. (Radial fossa visible at bottom right.) | |
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| Identifiers | |
| Latin | fossa radialis humeri |
| TA | A02.4.04.026 |
| FMA | 23452 |
| Anatomical terms of bone | |
Additional images
Human arm bones diagram.jpg)
Elbow joint. Deep dissection. Anterior view.
Elbow joint. Deep dissection. Anterior view.
References
This article incorporates text in the public domain from page 212 of the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918)
External links
- Anatomy image: skel/humeruslow2 at Human Anatomy Lecture (Biology 129), Pennsylvania State University
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