African Journal of
Biotechnology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Biotechnol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1684-5315
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJB
  • Start Year: 2002
  • Published Articles: 12487

Short Communication

Supracondylar and infratubercular processes observed in the humeri of Nigerians

Oluyemi Kayode A1*, Okwuonu Uche C1, Adesanya Olamide A1, Akinola Oluwole B2, Ofusori David A1, Ukwenya Victor O.3 and Odion Blessing I4
1Department of Anatomy, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Igbinedion University, Okada, P.M.B. 0006, Benin City,  Edo State. Nigeria. 2Department of Anatomy, University of Ilorin, P.M.B. 1515, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. 3Department of Anatomy, School of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Lagos College of Medicine, Akoka, Lagos. Nigeria. 4Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Benin, Benin City, Edo, Nigeria.
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  •  Accepted: 17 July 2007
  •  Published: 05 November 2007

Abstract

We present the first recorded supracondylar and infratubercular processes of humerus among Nigerians of the West African nation. Morphometrical analyses of 40 humeri (20 left and 20 rights) were conducted. One of the humeri possesses the supracondylar spine which measures 1.6 cm and stands at 100o on the anteromedial surface 5.5 cm above the medial epicondyle and exactly midway between the medial epicondyle and nutrient foramen. We also report the first infratubercular process ever.

 

Key words: Humerus, supracondylar, infratubercular, process, medial epicondyle, nutrient foramen, morphometrical analysis.

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