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  • Trochlea vs. Capitulum: Understanding Humerus Anatomy
    The trochlea and capitulum are both located on the distal end of the humerus, which is the bone in your upper arm.

    Here's how they relate to each other:

    * Trochlea: The trochlea is a medial (towards the midline of the body) structure that articulates with the ulna (the bone on the pinky side of your forearm). It has a pulley-like shape, which helps with forearm rotation.

    * Capitulum: The capitulum is a lateral (away from the midline) structure that articulates with the radius (the bone on the thumb side of your forearm). It is a rounded knob-like structure.

    Therefore, the trochlea lies medial to the capitulum.

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