Olecranon fossa

Study entry

Description

Depression on the posterior surface, above the trochlea.

Relations

Accommodates the olecranon of the ulna in full extension of the elbow.

Source: cap. 3, «Huesos del miembro superior: húmero»

Other structures in this region

• Conoid tubercle
• Trapezoid line
• Scapular notch
• Glenoid cavity
• Supraglenoid tubercle
• Infraglenoid tubercle
• Subscapular fossa
• Supraspinous fossa