capitellum

British

/ ˌkæpɪˈtɛləm /

noun

anatomy an enlarged knoblike structure at the end of a bone that forms an articulation with another bone; capitulum

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Etymology

Origin of capitellum

C19: from Latin, diminutive of _capitulum

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Fracture of either Condyle alone.—The lateral condyle or trochlea is more frequently separated from the rest of the bone than is the medial or capitellum.

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The displaced head usually passes forward, and rests on the anterior edge of the capitellum, thus preventing complete flexion and supination of the limb.

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