• Close to the elbow, the ulna has a bony process, the olecranon process, a hook-like structure that fits into the olecranon fossa of the humerus. (wikipedia.org)
  • It is bent forward at the summit so as to present a prominent lip which is received into the olecranon fossa of the humerus in extension of the forearm. (wikipedia.org)
  • Its apex is pointed, slightly curved upward, and in flexion of the forearm is received into the coronoid fossa of the humerus. (wikipedia.org)
  • The posterior fat pad lies deep within the olecranon fossa and is flanked by bone on three sides. (appliedradiology.com)
  • The olecranon fossa, radiocapitellar joint, ulnotrochlear joint and the proximal radioulnar joint are intracapsular. (appliedradiology.com)
  • Adequate padding at the olecranon, ulnar styloid, and antecubital fossa prevents skin breakdown. (emisoft.cn)
  • Scapular lateral rotation describes the rotation of the scapula ( scapulothoracic joint ) such that the glenoid fossa faces upwards - thus it may also be called upward rotation . (radiopaedia.org)
  • Schoinobates is convergent with the rodent genus Anomalurus in the presence of a styliform cartilage which articulates with the olecranon process. (umass.edu)
  • Medially, the trochlear part of the distal humerus articulates with the trochlear notch of the ulna formed by the olecranon process and coronoid process. (boneandspine.com)
  • The olecranon articulates with the trochlea of the humerus. (medscape.com)
  • Hyperextension injuries of the elbow, and forceful throws are less common causes of olecranon fractures. (boneandspine.com)
  • Occasionally, the olecranon may be fractured by hyperextension injuries, such as those resulting in elbow dislocation in adults or supracondylar fractures in children. (medscape.com)
  • Close to the wrist, the ulna has a styloid process. (wikipedia.org)
  • The olecranon is a large, thick, curved eminence, situated at the upper and back part of the ulna. (wikipedia.org)
  • The coronoid process is a triangular eminence projecting forward from the upper and front part of the ulna. (wikipedia.org)
  • Olecranon is a part of the ulna bone and is the uppermost posterior aspect of the ulna. (boneandspine.com)
  • The olecranon is uppermost posterior part of the ulna that contributes to the articular surface of ulna [trochlear groove or notch], anterior contribution being by the coronoid process . (boneandspine.com)
  • The coronoid process stabilizes the humerus against the distal ulna. (boneandspine.com)
  • Olecranon prevents anterior translation of the ulna with respect to the distal humerus. (boneandspine.com)
  • The triceps muscle inserts into the posterior third of the olecranon and proximal ulna. (boneandspine.com)
  • Olecranon process consists of bone of proximal ulna from base of coronoid process (down arrow) proximally. (medscape.com)
  • Together with the coronoid process, the olecranon forms the articular surface for articulation with the trochlea of the humerus. (boneandspine.com)
  • Frequently, the flexor pollicis longus arises from the lower part of the coronoid process by a rounded bundle of muscular fibers. (wikipedia.org)
  • The semilunar notch is a large depression, formed by the olecranon and the coronoid process, and serving as articulation with the trochlea of the humerus. (wikipedia.org)
  • About the middle of either side of this notch is an indentation, which contracts it somewhat, and indicates the junction of the olecranon and the coronoid process. (wikipedia.org)
  • The notch is concave from above downward, and divided into a medial and a lateral portion by a smooth ridge running from the summit of the olecranon to the tip of the coronoid process. (wikipedia.org)
  • The Coronoid Process ( processus coronoideus ). (theodora.com)
  • 2 The capsule of the elbow joint attaches to the margins of the trochlea and capitellum, the coronoid process, and the neck of the radius. (appliedradiology.com)
  • Usually, wide separation of fragments indicates an extensive tearing of the fibrous sheath in which the unopposed triceps is contracted, drawing the separated fragment upward. (boneandspine.com)
  • Fracture displacement is largely due to the pull of the triceps, which tends to pull a separated fragment upward but is resisted by the strong fibrous covering on the olecranon. (medscape.com)
  • Tense triceps snaps the olecranon over the lower end of the humerus, which acts as a fulcrum. (boneandspine.com)
  • As the hand strikes the ground, muscles are tensed to break the fall, and the powerful triceps snaps the olecranon over the lower end of the humerus, which acts as a fulcrum. (medscape.com)
  • Olecranon fractures range from simple nondisplaced fractures to complex fracture-dislocations of the elbow joint. (boneandspine.com)
  • Therefore, in olecranon fractures extension mechanism is affected. (boneandspine.com)
  • Fractures of the olecranon are common and are usually detected easily but require careful treatment for an optimal result. (medscape.com)
  • Olecranon fractures can be complex injuries, presenting the physician with a wide array of surgical and nonsurgical therapeutic options. (medscape.com)
  • A successful functional outcome after olecranon fractures correlates directly with accuracy of anatomic joint reduction, restoration of mechanical stability that allows early motion, respect for the soft tissues, and maintenance of an intact extensor mechanism. (medscape.com)
  • Nondisplaced olecranon fractures with intact extensor mechanisms are generally treated nonoperatively. (medscape.com)
  • The method chosen for open treatment of olecranon fractures is also controversial. (medscape.com)
  • Future treatment of olecranon fractures may very well involve percutaneous fixation accompanied by arthroscopic assistance. (medscape.com)
  • The most common distal radius fracture is the Colles fracture , in which the broken radius bone tilts upward. (rothmanortho.com)
  • it is removed in order that the artery commences in lateral half the transverse processes. (culturaenvena.org)
  • Slight fat covering over base of the spinous processes, transverse processes (portion of vertebrae that projects outward) of lumbar (loin area) vertebrae feel rounded. (veteriankey.com)
  • Fat is built up about halfway on spinous processes, transverse processes cannot be felt. (veteriankey.com)
  • The most common mechanism of an olecranon fracture is a fall on the semiflexed supinated forearm. (boneandspine.com)
  • To do this have the patient short sit and raise their arm 90 degrees of flexion, first apply a downward pressure on the arm while stabilizing the shoulder, this checks flexion power (a) , then switch to an upward force to check extension (b) . (wikidot.com)
  • Shoulder retraction, downward rotation and depression isn't something people usually have trouble with, but shoulder protraction, elevation and upward rotation i.e. overhead motion is much more commonly problematic. (b-reddy.org)
  • Because when someone has gotten good at pulling their shoulders down and back, they often do worse at the oppositeā€¦moving their shoulders forward and upward. (b-reddy.org)
  • The anterior surface of the olecranon is covered with articular cartilage. (boneandspine.com)
  • They diminish in contact with the anterior ciliary processes Ambien Purchase and measures. (culturaenvena.org)
  • In a more general sense, a process is a series of actions or events that are part of a system or of a development, particularly one characterized by gradual changes that lead toward a particular result. (en-academic.com)
  • An over- through tlie joint smoked surface and olecranon. (historickailuavillage.com)
  • Limited disease-modifying treatment exists and still under investigations, and knee OA may progress from a dynamic process of injury and repair to irreversible joint damage requiring joint replacement to treat the unrelenting pain and/or significant disability. (journalmedicalthesis.com)
  • The process of the mandible is the part of the lower jaw that projects forward. (en-academic.com)
  • The word "process" comes from the Latin pro-, forward + ceder, to go = to go forward. (en-academic.com)
  • During the glide, the humeroventralis, humerodorsales, and the transverse muscles are probably used to control the amount of upward billowing in the membrane caused by the force of the air and allow the animal to change its angle of attack during the glide. (umass.edu)
  • Repeat this process with the patient moving their arms into full abduction then applying overpressure, be sure the patient returns to anatomical position between movements and assess for pain each time. (wikidot.com)
  • Negative crease along back (spinous processes of vertebrae protrude slightly above surrounding tissue). (veteriankey.com)
  • The recovery process requires the resting and icing of the injured body part, which means that athletics must be halted or limited for a period of time. (rothmanortho.com)
  • In regard to your request for information on corns, in all circumstances the best method of operation is to take a full case and, via the traditional process, in this case with specific reference to the location of thr pathology, arrive at the similimum and use this at the appropriate potency and dose. (hpathy.com)