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
Upper extremity of humerus is an indentation distal to the head of the humerus on which the articular capsule attaches. The greater tubercle ("tuberculum majus"; greater tuberosity) is situated lateral to the head and lesser tubercle, and just lateral to the anatomical neck. Its upper surface is rounded and marked by three flat impressions: the highest of these gives insertion to the supraspinatus muscle; the middle to the infraspinatus muscle; the lowest one, and the body of the bone for about 2.5 cm. below it, to the teres minor muscle. The lateral surface of the greater tubercle is convex, rough, and continuous with the