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Surgical Neck of Humerus
Skeletal System

Surgical Neck of Humerus

Collum chirurgicum humeri

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Description

The surgical neck of humerus is the short, constricted part found at the proximal end of the body of the humerus. It is located distal to the greater and lesser tubercles.

The surgical neck is a weak area of the humerus and is therefore a common site for humeral fractures.

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