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Olecranon

Noun:

1. The bony prominence at the upper end of the ulna, forming the point of the elbow.

Example sentence:

Upon falling, she accidentally hit her olecranon on the edge of the table, causing a momentary sharp pain.

Adjective:

1. Relating to or located near the olecranon.

Example sentence:

The olecranon bursa, a fluid-filled sac, provides cushioning around the olecranon process.

Popular term:

1. "Funny bone": A humorous reference to the ulnar nerve, which can cause a tingling or funny sensation when hit.

Example sentence:

When he bumped his elbow against the wall, he felt a sudden jolt and exclaimed, "Ouch! I hit my funny bone!"

Local term:

1. "Elbow point": A colloquial term used in the local dialect to refer to the olecranon.

Example sentence:

In the regional language, the phrase "Hold it by the elbow point" actually means "Hold it by the olecranon."

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