Bone: Coronoid fossa of the humerus
Left humerus. Anterior view. (Coronoid fossa visible at bottom center, on left side.)
Latin	fossa coronoidea humeri
Gray's	subject #51 212

Above the front part of the trochlea is a small depression, the coronoid fossa, which receives the coronoid process of the ulna during flexion of the forearm.

[edit] External links

• lesson4bonesofarm&forearm at The Anatomy Lesson by Wesley Norman (Georgetown University)

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Human arm bones diagram

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