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olecranal
 olecranono·lec·ra·non O0062700 (ō-lĕk′rə-nŏn′)n. The large process on the upper end of the ulna that projects behind the elbow joint and forms the point of the elbow.
[Greek ōlekrānon : ōlenē, elbow; see el- in Indo-European roots + krānion, skull, head; see ker- in Indo-European roots.]
o·lec′ra·nal (-nəl), o′le·cra′ni·al (ō′lĭ-krā′nē-əl), o′le·cra′ni·an (-nē-ən) adj.TranslationsEncyclopediaSeeoleanolecranal
olecranal adjective Referring to the olecranon, see there.olecranon (o-lek'ran-on) [Gr., elbow] A large process of the ulna projecting behind the elbow joint and forming the bony prominence of the elbow. In treating a fracture of the olecranon, it is important to prevent spasm of the triceps muscle (to avoid separation of the fracture fragments by placing the arm in a sling or bandaging the arm to the side). The fragments may have to be wired. Synonym: olecranon process. See: elbow; skeleton; ulnaolecranal (o-lek'ran-al), adjectiveThesaurusSeeolecranon |