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The elbow is the region between the upper arm and the forearm that surrounds the elbow joint. [1] The elbow includes prominent landmarks such as the olecranon , the cubital fossa (also called the chelidon, or the elbow pit), and the lateral and the medial epicondyles of the humerus .
The cubital fossa, antecubital fossa, chelidon, or inside of elbow is the area on the anterior side of the upper part between the arm and forearm of a human or other hominid animals. It lies anteriorly to the elbow (antecubital) (Latin cubitus) when in standard anatomical position. The cubital fossa is a triangular area having three borders. [1]
The olecranon (/ oʊ ˈ l ɛ k r ə n ɒ n /, from Greek olene 'elbow' and kranon 'head'), is a large, thick, curved bony process on the proximal, posterior end of the ulna.It forms the protruding part of the elbow and is opposite to the cubital fossa or elbow pit (trochlear notch).
The joint capsule of the elbow attaches to the humerus just proximal to the olecranon fossa. [3] [4] ... Additional images. Olecranon fossa. Elbow joint. Deep ...
the olecranal region encompassing the back of the elbow, the antebrachial region encompasses the forearm, front and back; and the manual or manus region encompassing the back of the hand. The posterior regions of the legs, from superior to inferior, include the gluteal region encompassing the buttocks, the femoral region encompassing the thigh,
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Notre Dame’s college football future hinges on a hinge. An elbow, specifically. That elbow connects CJ Carr’s upper arm to his lower arm, and it’s on the mend. The Fighting Irish need a ...
The coronoid process stabilises the elbow joint and prevents hyperflexion. [2] [3] ... Additional images. Bones of left forearm. Anterior aspect. Elbow joint. Deep ...