Olecranon fossa
The olecranon fossa is a deep triangular depression on the posterior side of the humerus, superior to the trochlea, in which the summit of the olecranon is received during extension of the forearm.
Olecranon Fossa
| 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 |
| TA | A02.4.04.024 |
| FMA | 23450 |
| Anatomical terms of bone | |
Additional images
Elbow joint. Deep dissection. Posterior view.
Elbow joint. Deep dissection. Posterior view.
Elbow joint. Deep dissection. Posterior view.
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References
This article incorporates text in the public domain from page 212 of the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918)
External links
- aplab - 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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