Olecranon fossa
| Olecranon fossa | |
|---|---|
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Left humerus. Posterior view (olecranon fossa visible at bottom center) | |
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Left humerus. Posterior view (olecranon fossa visible at bottom center) | |
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | Fossa olecrani |
| TA | A02.4.04.024 |
| FMA | 23450 |
The olecranon fossa is a deep triangular depression on the posterior side of the humerus, superior to the trochlea, in which the summit of the olecranon is received during extension of the forearm.
Additional images
Elbow joint. Deep dissection. Posterior view.
Elbow joint. Deep dissection. Posterior view.
Elbow joint. Deep dissection. Posterior view.
References
This article incorporates text in the public domain from the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918)
External links
- aplab - BioWeb at University of Wisconsin System
- Photo of model at Waynesburg College skeleton3/olecranonfossa
- radiographsul at The Anatomy Lesson by Wesley Norman (Georgetown University) (xrayelbow)
- Imaging at umich.edu
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