anatomical neck of humerus


an·a·tom·i·cal neck of hu·mer·us

[TA] a groove separating the head of the humerus from the tuberosities, giving attachment to the articular capsule. Synonym(s): collum anatomicum humeri [TA]

an·a·tom·i·cal neck of hu·mer·us

(an-ă-tomi-kăl nek hyūmĕr-ŭs) [TA] Groove separating the head of the humerus from the tuberosities, giving attachment to the articular capsule.

anatomical neck of humerus

The constricted segment of the humerus between the head and the greater tubercle.See also: humerus