Lesser tubercle

Lesser tubercle

Infobox Bone
Name = Lesser tubercle
Latin = tuberculum minus humeri
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Caption = Left humerus. Anterior view. (Lesser tubercle visible at top center.)


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The lesser tubercle of the humerus, although smaller, is more prominent than the greater tubercle: it is situated in front, and is directed medialward and forward.

Above and in front it presents an impression for the insertion of the tendon of the Subscapularis.


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