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Posterior region of elbow

Regio posterior cubiti

  • Latin synonym: Regio cubitalis posterior
  • Synonym: Posterior cubital region

Definition

Muhammad A. Javaid

The posterior region of elbow is the area at the back of the elbow joint. It is defined by the prominent olecranon process of the ulna, which forms the bony tip of the elbow and serves as a key palpable landmark. Medial to the olecranon lies the cubital tunnel, a fibro-osseous passageway that allows for the passage of the ulnar nerve.

References

  • Miyasaka KC. Anatomy of the elbow. Orthop Clin North Am. 1999 Jan;30(1):1-13.

  • Card RK, Lowe JB. Anatomy, Shoulder and Upper Limb, Elbow Joint. [Updated 2023 Jul 24]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK532948/

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