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olecranon

olecranon

1 9.9
The bony point at the back of the elbow you can feel
  • noun
  • /oʊˈlɛkrənɒn/
  • Specialized
translation icon : olecranon
  • As in the standard internal rotation muscle test, the subject was positioned prone, a leather wrist strap was placed around the arm 15 cm distal to the olecranon process, and that strap was connected to a strain gauge by a chain.
  • olecranon fossa

Examples

  • Direct pressure on the olecranon can cause discomfort when the elbow is bumped.

  • The doctor examined the olecranon for any signs of injury after the fall.

  • This is usually the case on pressure points, such as the olecranon process, but nodules may also occur at other sites, including internal organs, such as the lung.

    Academic text (2007)

  • Olecranon fossa of the distal humerus in a pediatric elbow.

    Academic text (2006)

  • During the surgery, the surgeon carefully identified the olecranon to avoid damaging surrounding tissues.

Synonyms

olecranon process
vsolecranon
  • Specialized
1 9.9

The bony bump at the back of the elbow that fits into the upper arm when the arm is straight

uses a shorter single-word technical name for the same projection

Compounds

olecranon process
  • Specialized
1 9.9

The bony bump at the back of the elbow that fits into the upper arm when the arm is straight

Surface Forms

olecranon singular
olecranons plural

Etymology

Olecranon comes from Greek parts olē ('elbow') and kranion ('head'), so it literally means the 'head of the elbow'. That's why the olecranon is the hard bony point you can feel at the back of your elbow, which fits into the upper arm when you straighten your arm.