elbow-jointn.
a. Anatomy. ‘The hinge-joint formed by the connexion of the lower end of the humerus with the upper ends of the radius and ulna by means of ligaments’ ( New Sydenham Soc. Lexicon).
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1828 R. Knox tr. H. Cloquet Syst. Human Anat. 326 This muscle is deeply seated at the lower and fore part of the arm, before the elbow-joint [Fr. l'articulation huméro-cubitale].
b. Mechanics. = elbow n. 2c.
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locking plate1812
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1881 Mechanic §1101 In fig. 556 an illustration is given of an elbow-joint.
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