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coronoid process

coronoid process

9.8
A sharp triangular part that sticks out of a bone, for example the lower jaw or the ulna
  • noun
  • /ˈkɔrəˌnɔɪd ˈprɑːsɛs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : proceso coronoides
  • Regan and Morrey (1989) have classified coronoid process fractures as follows:

Examples

  • In anatomy classes, students learn about the function of the coronoid process in the human body.

  • The coronoid process is crucial for the attachment of muscles that flex the forearm.

  • Type II involves 50% of the coronoid process and may be associated with an unstable elbow.

    Academic text (2003)

  • Type III is a fracture of the entire coronoid process.

    Academic text (2003)

  • The coronoid process helps to stabilize the joint where the ulna meets the elbow.

Synonyms

processus coronoideus
vscoronoid process
  • Specialized
9.9

A sharp triangular bone point on the lower jaw or the forearm near the elbow

is the common English anatomical term used across humans and other animals
coronoid
vscoronoid process
  • Specialized
9.9

A triangular bone part that sticks out from the jaw or forearm bone

is the broader scientific label that applies to the same sharp projection

Surface Forms

coronoid process singular
coronoid processes plural

Morphology

coronoid + process

Both constituents directly denote a bony projection: 'coronoid' refers to a triangular bony projection for muscle attachment and 'process' denotes a physical projection or prominence. The compound is fully compositional and follows standard anatomical naming, so a learner who knows the constituent meanings can reliably infer the MWE meaning.

Etymology

Coronoid process comes from Greek: coronoid means 'crown' or 'beak' and process means 'a part that sticks out'. The name fits because the small, sharp, triangle-shaped bit of bone on the jaw or forearm looks like a tiny crown or hooked beak, so it is used for that bone projection.