Which bony prominence is located on the proximal, anterior surface of the humerus?
lesser tubercle
coracoid process
greater tubercle
intertubercle groove
lesser tubercle
Rationale: The lesser tubercle is located on the anterior and proximal humerus. The lesser tubercle is best displayed when the arm is internally rotated and the humeral epicondylar plane is situated perpendicular to the image receptor; this shows the lesser tubercle in profile medially.
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