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

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  Human arm bones diagram
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  Elbow joint. Deep dissection. Anterior view.
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  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)