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.
| Olecranon fossa | |
|---|---|
 Left humerus. Posterior view (olecranon fossa visible at bottom center) | |
 Left humerus. Posterior view (olecranon fossa visible at bottom center) | |
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | fossa olecrani |
| TA98 | A02.4.04.024 |
| TA2 | 1204 |
| FMA | 23450 |
| Anatomical terms of bone | |
Structure
editThe olecranon fossa is located on the posterior side of the distal humerus.[1][2]
The joint capsule of the elbow attaches to the humerus just proximal to the olecranon fossa.[3][4]
Function
editThe olecranon fossa provides space for the olecranon of the ulna during extension of the forearm, from which it gets its name.[2][5]
Other animals
editThe olecranon fossa is present in various mammals, including dogs.[6]
Additional images
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Elbow joint. Deep dissection. Posterior view. -
Elbow joint. Deep dissection. Posterior view. -
Elbow joint. Deep dissection. Posterior view.
References
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This article incorporates text in the public domain from page 212 of the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918)
- ^ White, Tim D.; Black, Michael T.; Folkens, Pieter A. (2012-01-01), White, Tim D.; Black, Michael T.; Folkens, Pieter A. (eds.), "Chapter 9 - Arm: Humerus, Radius, and Ulna", Human Osteology (Third Edition), San Diego: Academic Press, pp. 175–198, ISBN 978-0-12-374134-9, retrieved 2021-01-08
- ^ a b White, Tim D.; Black, Michael T.; Folkens, Pieter A. (2012-01-01), White, Tim D.; Black, Michael T.; Folkens, Pieter A. (eds.), "Chapter 2 - Anatomical Terminology", Human Osteology (Third Edition), San Diego: Academic Press, pp. 11–24, ISBN 978-0-12-374134-9, retrieved 2021-01-08
- ^ Greiwe, R. M. (2016-01-01), Greiwe, R. Michael (ed.), "4 - Distal humerus fractures: Open reduction and internal fixation", Shoulder and Elbow Trauma and its Complications, Woodhead Publishing Series in Biomaterials, Woodhead Publishing, pp. 65–97, ISBN 978-1-78242-450-5, retrieved 2021-01-08
- ^ Jacob, S. (2008-01-01), Jacob, S. (ed.), "Chapter 2 - Upper Limb", Human Anatomy, Churchill Livingstone, pp. 5–49, ISBN 978-0-443-10373-5, retrieved 2021-01-08
- ^ Ozgur, Sinan Emre; Giangarra, Charles E. (2018-01-01), Giangarra, Charles E.; Manske, Robert C. (eds.), "12 - Rehabilitation After Fractures of the Forearm and Elbow", Clinical Orthopaedic Rehabilitation: a Team Approach (Fourth Edition), Philadelphia: Elsevier, pp. 57–62.e1, ISBN 978-0-323-39370-6, retrieved 2021-01-08
- ^ Saunders, Deborah Gross; Walker, J. Randy; Levine, David (2014-01-01), Millis, Darryl; Levine, David (eds.), "26 - Joint Mobilization", Canine Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy (Second Edition), St. Louis: W.B. Saunders, pp. 447–463, ISBN 978-1-4377-0309-2, retrieved 2021-01-08
External links
edit- aplab[dead link] - 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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