Olecranon

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /oʊˈlÉ›kɹəˌnÉ‘n/

Origin

A Greek compound of ὠλένη (ōlénē) 'elbow' and κρανίον (kraníon) 'head'.

Full definition of olecranon

Noun

1. (anatomy) The bony process at the top of the ulna forming the point of the elbow.

Synonyms

• (process at top of ulna) elbow bone

Derived terms

• olecranal
• olecranial
• olecranian