olecranon

olecranon is in anatomy subject.

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.

Origin: NL, fr.Gr.; elbow + the head.

Source: Websters Dictionary

(01 Mar 1998)


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