Supracondylar process of the humerus Supracondylar process of the humerus The supracondylar process of the humerus (also known as an "avian spur") is a bony projection on the anteromedial aspect of the upper arm bone (humerus), about 5 cm above the medial epicondyle. It is directed downward, forward and medially pointing to the medial epicondyle. It is an anatomical variation which occurs in about one percent of all people. A fibrous band, Struthers ligament, may connect this process to the medial epicondyle. Supracondylar processes are usually asymptomatic, but may be palpable as a mass on the upper arm. They are most commonly found as an
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