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The lesser tubercle of the humerus, although smaller, is more prominent than the greater tubercle: it is situated in front, and is directed medially and anteriorly.

The projection of the lesser tubercle is anterior from the junction that is found between the anatomical neck and the shaft of the humerus and easily identified due to the intertubercular sulcus (Bicipital groove).

Lesser tubercle of right humerus

Insertion of subscapularis muscle

Above and in front it presents an impression for the insertion of the tendon of the subscapularis.

Additional images

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  The left shoulder and acromioclavicular joints, and the proper ligaments of the scapula.
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  Human arm bones diagram

References

This article incorporates text in the public domain from page 209 of the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918)

External links

• Anatomy figure: 03:02-13 at Human Anatomy Online, SUNY Downstate Medical Center
• Anatomy figure: 05:01-09 at Human Anatomy Online, SUNY Downstate Medical Center
• Anatomy figure: 10:02-12 at Human Anatomy Online, SUNY Downstate Medical Center
• Diagram at uwlax.edu