Bone Markings of the Upper Body

Front

What is the anterior view of the body?

Back

The anterior view refers to the front side of the body.

Front

What is the posterior view of the body?

Back

The posterior view refers to the back side of the body.

Front

What is the greater tubercle?

Back

A prominent bony landmark on the humerus, located laterally to the head.

Front

What is the head of the humerus?

Back

The rounded proximal end of the humerus that fits into the glenoid cavity of the scapula.

Front

What is the scapula?

Back

Also known as the shoulder blade, it connects the humerus with the clavicle.

Front

What is the clavicle?

Back

The collarbone, which connects the arm to the body.

Front

What is the lesser tubercle?

Back

A smaller bony prominence on the humerus, located anteriorly.

Front

What is the trochlea?

Back

A spool-shaped structure on the humerus that articulates with the ulna.

Front

What is the capitulum?

Back

A rounded structure on the humerus that articulates with the radius.

Front

What is the lateral epicondyle?

Back

A bony prominence on the outer side of the humerus, above the elbow joint.