Radial sulcus
| Humerus | |
|---|---|
 Left humerus. Posterior view. (Label, visible at center, is "Groove for radial nerve") | |
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | sulcus nervi radialis |
| TA | A02.4.04.014 |
| FMA | 23417 |
The radial sulcus ( also known as the musculospiral groove, radial groove, 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.
See also
Additional images
Cross-section through the middle of upper arm.
The brachial artery.
The suprascapular, axillary, and radial nerves.
References
This article incorporates text in the public domain from the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918)
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