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Olecranon Process

Known as: Olecranon, Process, Olecranon 
A prominent projection of the ulna that articulates with the HUMERUS and forms the outer protuberance of the ELBOW JOINT.
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Blood supply aspectsBone structure of humerusElbow joint structureMicrobiological

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Review
2017
Review
2017
Controversies in Fractures of the Proximal Ulna.
Review
2016
Review
2016
Pediatric Olecranon Fractures Associated With Radial Neck Fractures: Review and Report of Two Cases
Introduction The debate regarding the description on classification and nomenclature of the injury which includes olecranon… 
2014
2014
Short interspike intervals and double discharges of anconeus motor unit action potentials for the production of dynamic elbow extensions.
Incidence of double discharges (DDs; >100 Hz) and short interspike intervals (ISIs; >50 to <100 Hz) is reported to vary widely… 
2008
2008
Multiple accessory structures in the upper limb of a single cadaver.
The arterial and muscular variations of the upper limbs are common but important with regard to surgical approaches. Even though… 
1997
1997
[Olecranon and pre-patellar bursitis].
: Olecranon and prepatellar bursitis have a prevalence of 3 in 1000 patients; the predominant etiology is a traumatic lesion with… 
Highly Cited
1986
Highly Cited
1986
Physical activity and bone mineral content in women aged 30 to 85 years.
The relationship of bone mineral content and level of physical activity was investigated in 83 Caucasian females, aged 30 to 85… 
1982
1982
Traumatic Olecranon Bursitis
The affected elbow of 28 patients with traumatic olecranon bursitis was radiographically compared with the homologous elbow of 28… 
Review
1974
Review
1974
Forward dislocation of the elbow joint without fracture of the olecranon.
Two cases of anterior dislocation of the elbow without fracture of the olecranon process are described, which bring the total… 
Review
1942
Review
1942
Fractures of the olecranon process
A SURVEY of recent literature reveals a considerable divergence of views on the treatment of fractures of the olecranon. The… 
1936
1936
PATHOLOGICAL CHANGES IN BONES AND JOINTS INDUCED BY INJURY *
Fractures The most obvious lesion resulting from injury to bone is a fiacture. The extent of the fracture will depend upon the… 
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