{{short description|Bony projection on the proximal end of the humerus}} 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). alt=Lesser Tubercle of right humerus|thumb|400x400px|Lesser tubercle of right humerus alt=Insertion of subscapularis muscle|none|thumb|Insertion of subscapularis muscle Above and in front it presents an impression for the insertion of the tendon of the subscapularis.
==Additional images== <gallery> File:Gray326.png|The left shoulder and acromioclavicular joints, and the proper ligaments of the scapula. File:Human arm bones diagram.svg|Human arm bones diagram </gallery>
==References== {{Gray's}}
==External links== * {{SUNYAnatomyFigs|03|02|13}} * {{SUNYAnatomyFigs|05|01|09}} * {{SUNYAnatomyFigs|10|02|12}} * [https://web.archive.org/web/20060906222630/http://bioweb.uwlax.edu/APlab/Table_of_Contents/Lab_04/Humerus_1/Humerus_1a/humerus_1a.html Diagram at uwlax.edu]
{{Bones of upper extremity}} {{Portal bar|Anatomy}} {{Authority control}}
Category:Bones of the upper limb Category:Humerus
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