intertuberculaire

Intertuberculaire refers to a region or space located between two or more tubercules. A tubercule, in anatomy, is a small, rounded projection or swelling, often found on bones. Therefore, the intertuberculaire space is the area situated between these bony prominences.

The term is most commonly encountered in anatomical descriptions of the human body. For example, the intertuberculaire sulcus, also known as the bicipital groove, is a prominent feature on the proximal humerus. This groove is located between the greater and lesser tubercles of the humerus and serves as a passageway for the tendon of the long head of the biceps brachii muscle. The intertuberculaire aspect of a bone or structure would describe its position relative to these tubercules.

Beyond skeletal anatomy, the term could theoretically be applied in other contexts where tubercules or similar nodular structures are present. However, its primary and most widely recognized usage is within the field of human anatomy. Understanding the specific tubercules being referred to is crucial for accurately defining the intertuberculaire region.