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  1. 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.

  2. Elbow (Olecranon) Bursitis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

    Mar 16, 2022 · 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 …

  3. 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 …

  4. 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 …

  5. Olecranon Fractures - Trauma - Orthobullets

    5 days ago · 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 …

  6. 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 …

  7. 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 …

  8. Olecranon Fracture (Broken Elbow Bone) - Orthopaedic Trauma …

    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 …

  9. 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 …

  10. 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 …