Anatomical neck of the humerus

Study entry

Description

Groove that encircles the head and separates it from the tubercles.

Relations

Line of attachment of the capsule of the shoulder joint.

Source: cap. 3, «Huesos del miembro superior: húmero»

Other structures in this region

• Conoid tubercle
• Trapezoid line
• Scapular notch
• Glenoid cavity
• Supraglenoid tubercle
• Infraglenoid tubercle
• Subscapular fossa
• Supraspinous fossa