Medial surface
Facies medialis
- Related terms: Medial surface of humerus
Definition
The body of humerus presents four surfaces:
- Cranial surface
- Caudal surface
- Lateral surface
- Medial surface
On the medial surface in ruminants and horses, is the tuberosity of teres major, area of termination of termination of teres major and latissimus dorsi. In carnivores, this tuberosity is replaced by the crest of the lesser tubercle.
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