During puncture of the greater tuberosity of the humeral head (below the shoulder) for intraosseous access, the groove between the greater and lesser tuberosity must be avoided because it contains the bicep:

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The groove between the greater and lesser tuberosity of the humerus is known as the bicipital groove, which contains the tendon of the long head of the biceps brachii muscle.

During Puncture of the Greater Tuberosity of the Humeral Head