Trochlea of humerus

System Musculoskeletal
SNOMED CT 282817004

Trochlea of humerus

Definition

The medial portion of the articular surface of the humerus is named the trochlea, and presents a deep depression between two well-marked borders; it is convex from before backward, concave from side to side, and occupies the anterior, lower, and posterior parts of the extremity. It is directly inferior to the most prominent anterior humeral fossia, the Coronoid fossia. It articulates with the ulna.

Also known as humeral trochlea, trochlea humeri — per UBERON

The Trochlea of humerus is a part of the Musculoskeletal.

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