Radial groove
Sulcus nervi radialis
- Latin synonym: Sulcus radialis
- Synonym: Spiral groove; Groove for radial nerve
- Related terms: Radial groove; Groove for radial nerve
Definition
Below the deltoid tuberosity, on the anterol-lateral surface of humerus, is the radial sulcus, directed obliquely from behind, forward, and downward, and transmitting the radial nerve and profunda artery.
References
This definition incorporates text from a public domain edition of Gray's Anatomy (20th U.S. edition of Gray's Anatomy of the Human Body, published in 1918 – from http://www.bartleby.com/107/).
