Coronoid fossa of the humerus
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 | |
| Latin | fossa coronoidea humeri |
| TA98 | A02.4.04.025 |
| TA2 | 1205 |
| FMA | 23451 |
| Anatomical terms of bone | |
Additional images
- Human arm bones diagram
- 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
- lesson4bonesofarm&forearm at The Anatomy Lesson by Wesley Norman (Georgetown University)
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