Humerus – olecranon fossa

Humerus - olecranon fossa

Anatomy

When arm straightened (ie elbow hinge joint fully extended), the olecranon process of ulna sits in olecranon fossa at back of bottom of humerus, lending significant bony strength, stability and movement limitation (stopping hyperextension).

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