Coronoid fossa of the humerus

Summary

Superior to the anterior portion of the trochlea is a small depression, the coronoid fossa, which receives the coronoid process of the ulna during flexion of the forearm. It is directly adjacent to the radial fossa of the humerus.

Coronoid fossa of the humerus
Left humerus. Anterior view. (Coronoid fossa visible at bottom center, on left side.)
Details
Identifiers
Latinfossa coronoidea humeri
TA98A02.4.04.025
TA21205
FMA23451
Anatomical terms of bone
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  This article incorporates text in the public domain from page 212 of the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918)

External links edit

  • lesson4bonesofarm&forearm at The Anatomy Lesson by Wesley Norman (Georgetown University)