White-tail Deer Humerus
White-tail Deer vs. Human Humerus
Features:
The head of the humerus (rounded part at the proximal end) articulates with the glenoid fossa of the scapula
Human vs. Non-human Comparison:
Greater tubercle is more developed inwhite-tail deer than humans
Head of the human humerus is more hemispherical than in white-tail deer
Medial epicondyle on non-humans are oriented vertically compared to humans which are oriented horizontally
5-Year Old Child Humerus