The bicipital groove is a deep groove on the humerus that separates the greater tubercle from the lesser tubercle. It allows for the long tendon of the biceps brachii muscle to pass.
Bicipital groove of right humerus
Anterior view of the head of left humerus. Bicipital groove seen in the middle.
The greater tubercle of the humerus is the outward part the upper end of that bone, adjacent to the large rounded prominence of the humerus head. It provides attachment points for the supraspinatus, i
Attachments of greater tubercle
Rear view of the greater tubercle of right humerus