The ________ of the humerus establishes the lateral contour of the shoulder.
A) deltoid tuberosity
B) greater tubercle
C) lateral epicondyle
D) capitulum
E) trochlea

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The greater tubercle of the humerus is a prominent bony projection that extends laterally from the proximal end of the bone. It serves as an attachment site for the rotator cuff muscles and establishes the lateral contour of the shoulder.

The ________ of the Humerus Establishes the Lateral Contour of the Shoulder