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
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 (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) Fracture - Boston Medical Center An olecranon (oh-LEK-rah-nun) fracture is a break in the bony "tip" of the elbow This pointy segment of bone is part of the ulna, one of the three bones that come together to form the elbow joint
Olecranon | Complete Anatomy - Elsevier The olecranon (olecranon process) is the large, superior projection on the proximal part of ulna It curves anteriorly at its top, forming a prominent tip which is accommodated by the olecranon fossa of humerus during forearm extension
Olecranon - e-Anatomy - IMAIOS The olecranon is a large, thick, curved eminence, situated at the upper and back part of the ulna It is bent forward at the summit so as to present a prominent lip which is received into the olecranon fossa of the humerus in extension of the forearm
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
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 and why is it important? - GNA By articulating precisely with the humerus and fitting snugly into the olecranon fossa during full extension, the olecranon significantly contributes to the posterior stability of the elbow joint, limiting its range of motion
eOrthopod Patient Education The olecranon is important for two reasons: 1) the large triceps muscle tendon attaches to the olecranon; when this muscle contracts it straightens the elbow and 2) part of the olecranon is covered with articular cartilage; it helps form part of the joint surface of the elbow