Radial fossa

Radial fossa
Left humerus. Anterior view. (Radial fossa visible at bottom right.)
Details
Identifiers
Latinfossa radialis humeri
TA98A02.4.04.026
TA21206
FMA23452
Anatomical terms of bone

The radial fossa is a slight depression found on the humerus above the front part of the capitulum. It receives the anterior border of the head of the radius when the forearm is flexed.

Structure

The joint capsule of the elbow attaches to the humerus just proximal to the radial fossa.

Additional images

Radial Fossa
Radial Fossa



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