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scapular notch
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a notch on the superior border of the scapula located medial to the attachment of the coracoid process
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acromion
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a broad, flat process located at the lateral end of the scapular spine; it articulates with the clavicle
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supraspinatus fossa
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a broad depression located superior to the spine of the scapula
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humerous
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the bone of the arm (brachium)
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head of humerous
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the smooth, rounded proximal end of the ulna
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greater tubercle
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the large projection located lateral to the head of the humerus
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lesser tubercle
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the projection located lateral to the head of the humerus on the anterior surface
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lateral epicondyle
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a knob-like projection on the lateral side of the humerus proximal to the capitulum
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medial epicondyle
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a knob-like projection on the medial side of the humerus proximal to the trochlea
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capitulum
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the part of the distal condyle of the humerus that articulates with the radius
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trochlea
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the articular surface on the medial condyle of the humerus that articulates with the ulna
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olecranon fossa
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the fossa at the distal end of the humerus into which the olecranon fits when the arm is in full extension
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coronoid process
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a flared process of the lower anterior part of the upper articular surface of the ulna fitting into the coronoid fossa when the arm is flexed
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olecranon process
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the large process of the ulna that projects behind the elbow joint, forms the bony prominence of the elbow, and receives the insertion of the triceps muscle
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radial notch
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where the proximal end of the radius articulates with the ulna
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styloid process (ulna)
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an eminence on the distal extremity of the ulna projecting from the medial and posterior part of the bone and giving attachment to a ligament of the wrist joint
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styloid process (radius)
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a conical prolongation of the lateral surface of the distal extremity of the radius that gives attachment to several tendons and ligaments
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radial tuberosity
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eminense beneath the neck, on the medial side of the radius; its surface is divided into a posterior, rough portion, for the insertion of the tendon of the Biceps brachii
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carpal tunnel
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a passage between the flexor retinaculum of the hand and the carpal bones that is sometimes a site of compression of the median nerve .
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axilla
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the cavity beneath the junction of the arm or anterior appendage and shoulder or pectoral girdle containing the axillary artery and vein
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thenar eminence
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the ball of the thumb
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hypothenar eminence
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the prominent part of the palm of the hand above the base of the little finger
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palmar aponeurosis
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an aponeurosis of the palm of the hand that consists of a superficial longitudinal layer continuous with the tendon of the palmaris longus and of a deeper transverse layer
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infraspinous foss
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Beneath the neck, on the medial side, is an eminence, the radial tuberosity; its surface is divided into a posterior, rough portion, for the insertion of the tendon of the Biceps brachii,
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subscapular fossa
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the concave depression of the anterior surface of the scapul
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coracoid process
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a process of the scapula in most mammals representing the remnant of the coracoid bone of lower vertebrates that has become fused with the scapula and in humans is situated on its superior border and serves for the attachment of various muscles
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infraglenoid tubercle
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located at the bottom of the glenoid fossa
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supraglenoid
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located at the top of the glenoid fossa
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glenoid fossa
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the shallow cavity of the upper part of the scapula by which the humerus articulates with the pectoral girdle
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sternal end
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blunt end of the clavicle that articulates with the manubrium
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acromial end
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flat/bladelike end of the clavicle that articulates with the acromium process
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intertubercular (bicipital) groove
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a furrow on the upper part of the humerus occupied by the long head of the biceps
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deltoid tuberosity
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rough triangular bump on the outer side of the middle of the humerus that is the site of insertion of the deltoid
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sternoclavicular
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of, relating to, or being articulation of the sternum and the clavicl
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acromioclavicular
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relating to, being, or affecting the joint connecting the acromion and the clavicle
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glenohumeral
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of, relating to, or connecting the glenoid cavity and the humerus
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interosseous membrane
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either of two thin strong sheets of fibrous tissue a : one extending between and connecting the shafts of the radius and ulna b : one extending between and connecting the shafts of the tibia and fibula
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radioulnar
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of, relating to, or connecting the radius and ulna
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radiocarpal
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of, relating to, or connecting the radius and carpals
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carpometacarpal
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of, relating to, or connecting the carpals and metacarpals
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metacarpophalangeal
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of, relating to, or connecting the metacarpals and phalanges
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interphalangeal
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situated or occurring between phalanges <an joint> : also : of or relating to an interphalangeal joint
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intercarpal
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situated between, occurring between, or connecting carpal bones
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