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- Olecranon - Wikipedia
The olecranon ( oʊˈlɛkrənɒn , from Greek olene 'elbow' and kranon 'head'), is a large, thick, curved bony process on the proximal, posterior end of the ulna
- Olecranon Fracture (Elbow Fracture) - Johns Hopkins Medicine
An olecranon fracture is a break in the “pointy bone” of your elbow that sticks out when you bend your arm, which is actually the end of the ulna This type of fracture is common and usually occurs in isolation (there are no other injuries) but can also be a part of a more complex elbow injury
- Elbow (Olecranon) Bursitis: Symptoms, Causes Treatment
What is elbow bursitis? Elbow bursitis is painful swelling around your elbow joint Specifically, it’s inflammation in the olecranon bursa — the fluid-filled sac that surrounds and protects your elbow
- Elbow (Olecranon) Fractures - OrthoInfo - AAOS
The olecranon is the part of the ulna that cups the lower end of the humerus, creating a hinge for elbow movement The bony point of the olecranon can easily be felt beneath the skin because it is covered by just a thin layer of tissue
- Olecranon Fracture - Boston Childrens Hospital
An olecranon fracture occurs on the ulna, one of the long bones of the forearm that extends from the wrist to the elbow The olecranon is the part of the ulna at the pointy end of the elbow, and a fracture is a break in this part of the bone
- Olecranon Fractures - Trauma - Orthobullets
summary Olecranon Fractures are common fractures of the elbow that lead to loss of extensor mechanism Diagnosis can be made with plain radiographs of the elbow Treatment may be nonoperative for nondisplaced fractures with an intact extensor mechanism
- Olecranon Fracture (Broken Elbow Bone) - Orthopaedic Trauma Association . . .
The olecranon is part of the ulna, a bone in your forearm It fits together with the end of the humerus, a bone in your upper arm The olecranon helps your arm move smoothly A big muscle called the triceps connects to the olecranon and helps you straighten your arm and push with your hand
- What Is the Olecranon? Anatomy, Function, and Location
The olecranon is a large, curved bony process located at the upper end of the ulna, one of the two long bones in the forearm It forms the prominent, pointy tip of the elbow, easily felt at the back of the arm
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