Intertubercular groove

Location: It’s present on proximal part of humerus bone (upper end)

 

As the clear by name, it’s present between greater and lesser tubercle (Inter tubercle) of humerus bone.

 

Contents- 

• Biceps brachii (long head)

• Ascending branch of ACHA (Anterior Circumflex Humeral Artery)

 

Attachments:

• Lateral lip: Pectoralis major

• Floor: Latissimus dorsi

• Medial lip: Teres major

 


 

Extra point: 


Radial groove - 

• Aka spiral groove. 

• Present on shaft of humerus bone.

• Content- Radial artery and radial nerve

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