Radial groove
Spiral groove on the surface of the humerus / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The radial groove (also known as the musculospiral groove, radial sulcus, or spiral groove) is a broad but shallow oblique depression for the radial nerve and deep brachial artery. It is located on the center of the lateral border of the humerus bone.[1] It is situated alongside the posterior margin of the deltoid tuberosity, ending at its inferior margin.[2]
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Humerus | |
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Latin | sulcus nervi radialis |
TA98 | A02.4.04.014 |
TA2 | 1197 |
FMA | 23417 |
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Although it provides protection to the radial nerve, it is often involved in compressions on the nerve (due to external pressure due to surgery) that can cause radial nerve palsy.[1]