Definitions for olecranonoʊˈlɛk rəˌnɒn, ˌoʊ lɪˈkreɪ nɒn
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
o•lec•ra•nonoʊˈlɛk rəˌnɒn, ˌoʊ lɪˈkreɪ nɒn(n.)
the upper end of the ulna, which forms the tip of the elbow.
Category: Anatomy
Origin of olecranon:
1720–30; < NL < Gk ōlékrānon point of the elbow
Princeton's WordNet
olecranon, olecranon process(noun)
process of the ulna that forms the outer bump of the elbow and fits into the fossa of the humerus when the arm is extended
Wiktionary
olecranon(Noun)
The bony process at the top of the ulna forming the point of the elbow.
Origin: Greek origin: Olene meaning 'elbow' and 'kranion' is head.
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