Coronoid
Coronoid
Coronoid (pronunciation: /kɔːˈrɔɪnɔɪd/) is a term used in anatomy to describe a structure that resembles a crow's beak. The term is derived from the Greek word "korōnē," meaning "crow," and the suffix "-oid," meaning "like."
Etymology
The term "coronoid" is derived from the Greek word "korōnē," which means "crow," and the suffix "-oid," which means "like." This is due to the beak-like shape of the structures that are referred to as "coronoid."
Coronoid in Anatomy
In anatomy, the term "coronoid" is used to describe several structures that have a beak-like shape. These include:
- Coronoid process of the mandible: This is a triangular eminence projecting upward from the anterior part of the mandible.
- Coronoid process of the ulna: This is a triangular eminence projecting from the anterior part of the ulna, one of the two bones in the forearm.
- Coronoid fossa: This is a depression located above the trochlea of the humerus where the coronoid process of the ulna fits during flexion of the elbow.
Related Terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Coronoid
- Wikipedia's article - Coronoid
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