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The olecranon process is the prominent bony projection of the ulna bone that can be felt at the elbow. Hook-like in shape, it is the structure that curves around the bottom of the humerus bone in the upper arm and encapsulates the elbow joint. It also is the site of attachment for several muscles of the arm.
[Ålekâ²rÉnon]. Etymology: Gk, olekranon, tip of the elbow. a proximal projection of the ulna that forms the tip of the elbow and fits into the olecranon fossa of the humerus when the forearm is extended at the proximal extremity of the ulna.The anterior surface of the olecranon forms part of the trochlear notch that articulates with the humerus.Ålekâ²rÉnon]. Etymology: Gk, olekranon, tip of the elbow. a proximal projection of the ulna that forms the tip of the elbow and fits into the olecranon fossa of the humerus when the forearm is extended at the proximal extremity of the ulna.