Anatomical neck of humerus

Anatomical neck of humerus
Left humerus seen from the front (anatomical neck labeled at upper left).
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Identifiers
Latincollum anatomicum humeri
TA98A02.4.04.003
TA21182
FMA23356
Anatomical terms of bone

The anatomical neck of the humerus is obliquely directed, forming an obtuse angle with the body of the humerus. It represents the fused epiphyseal plate.

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