Olecranon fossa
Deep triangular depression on the posterior end of the humerus / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The olecranon fossa is a deep triangular depression on the posterior side of the humerus, superior to the trochlea. It provides space for the olecranon of the ulna during extension of the forearm.
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Latin | fossa olecrani |
TA98 | A02.4.04.024 |
TA2 | 1204 |
FMA | 23450 |
Anatomical terms of bone |
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