Which anatomical feature of the humerus is most susceptible to fracture and is associated with injury to the axillary nerve?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the anatomical feature of the humerus that is most vulnerable to fracture and is linked to injuries of the axillary nerve. This implies a focus on human anatomy, specifically the humerus bone and its associated nerve anatomy.
Answer
The surgical neck of the humerus.
The surgical neck of the humerus is the anatomical feature most susceptible to fracture that is associated with injury to the axillary nerve.
Answer for screen readers
The surgical neck of the humerus is the anatomical feature most susceptible to fracture that is associated with injury to the axillary nerve.
More Information
Fractures at the surgical neck can lead to injuries in the axillary nerve, which supplies major shoulder muscles, resulting in possible shoulder dysfunction.
Sources
- Surgical Neck Fracture - TeachMeAnatomy - teachmeanatomy.info
- Proximal Humerus Fracture - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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