Anatomy

Olecranon Process

A prominent projection of the ulna that articulates with the HUMERUS and forms the outer protuberance of the ELBOW JOINT.

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Abstract

A prominent projection of the ulna that articulates with the HUMERUS and forms the outer protuberance of the ELBOW JOINT.

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2 entry terms
  • Olecranon
  • Process, Olecranon

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Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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2010

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  1. A02w.835w.232w.087.090w.850w.600w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Olecranon Process. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D056740. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D056740
  2. Olecranon Process. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olecranon
  3. Olecranon Process. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2536335