Olecranon vs. Olecranal

Olecranonnoun

(anatomy) The bony process at the top of the ulna forming the point of the elbow.

Olecranonnoun

The large process at the proximal end of the ulna which projects behind the articulation with the humerus and forms the bony prominence of the elbow.

Olecranonnoun

process of the ulna that forms the outer bump of the elbow and fits into the fossa of the humerus when the arm is extended

Olecranonnoun

a bony prominence at the elbow, on the upper end of the ulna.

Olecranon

The olecranon , from the Greek olene meaning elbow and kranon meaning head, is a large, thick, curved bony eminence of the ulna, a long bone in the forearm that projects behind the elbow. It forms the most pointed portion of the elbow and is opposite to the cubital fossa or elbow pit.

Olecranaladjective

(anatomy) Of or pertaining to the olecranon.

Olecranaladjective

Of or pertaining to the olecranon.