Structure of lesser tuberosity of humerus

Known as: Lesser tubercle, Lesser Tubercles, Lesser Tubercle of the Humerus 
The anterior tubercle on the humerus neck where the subscapularis tendon inserts.
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Bone structure of humerusDistal zone of subscapularisMiddle glenohumeral ligament

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2009
2009
Prospective randomized study of 2 different techniques for endoscopic iliopsoas tendon release in the treatment of internal snapping hip syndrome.
PURPOSE To evaluate the short-term results of 2 different techniques of endoscopic iliopsoas tendon release for the treatment of… (More)
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2008
Review
2008
Isolated tuberosity fractures of the proximal humeral: current concepts.
Despite the relatively common occurrence of fractures of the proximal humeral amongst the elderly, the subgroup of isolated… (More)
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2007
2007
The subscapularis footprint: an anatomic description of its insertion site.
PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to describe the anatomic footprint of the subscapularis tendon. METHODS We examined 19… (More)
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2005
2005
Subscapularis muscle function and structure after total shoulder replacement with lesser tuberosity osteotomy and repair.
BACKGROUND Recent studies have suggested that tenotomy and repair of the subscapularis tendon carried out for anterior approaches… (More)
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2003
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2003
The cortical thickness of the proximal humeral diaphysis predicts bone mineral density of the proximal humerus.
The operative treatment of fractures of the proximal humerus can be complicated by poor bone quality. Our aim was to evaluate a… (More)
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2002
2002
Functional morphology of the forelimb of tupaiids (Mammalia, Scandentia) and its phylogenetic implications.
In this study, the forelimb of 12 species of tupaiids was analyzed functionally and compared to that of other archontan mammals… (More)
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1996
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1996
Isolated rupture of the subscapularis tendon.
Sixteen consecutive patients were managed operatively for repair of an isolated traumatic rupture of the subscapularis tendon in… (More)
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1996
Highly Cited
1996
Allograft reconstruction of segmental defects of the humeral head for the treatment of chronic locked posterior dislocation of the shoulder.
The recognized options for the treatment of chronic locked posterior dislocation of the shoulder are dependent on the size of the… (More)
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1995
1995
New characters for the functional interpretation of primate scapulae and proximal humeri.
The study of muscle function in nonhuman primates through the technique of electromyography (EMG) has facilitated the… (More)
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1995
1995
Acute posterior fracture dislocations of the shoulder treated with the Neer modification of the McLaughlin procedure.
Posterior dislocation of the shoulder may be associated with an anteromedial impaction fracture rendering the shoulder unstable… (More)
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