Rolandic Anatomy

Radial Fossa

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A depression in the front of the humerus. It receives the "Radial Head" when you bend your arm; if you have "Joint Swelling" (an Effusion), a "Fat Pad Sign" will appear in this fossa on an X-ray, signaling a hidden fracture.

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