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capitulum — Definition

kapitulum / capitulum
Kapitulum is small round protrusion, located on the joint surface of a bone. Especially at the distal end of the h. bone, it is known as capitulum humeri, which is jointed with the radius head. This structure plays an important role in the movements of the elbow joint and contributes to pronation-supination movements with flexion-extension.
Turkish
🇹🇷 kapitulum
English
🇬🇧 capitulum
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❓ What is kapitulum?
kapitulum; kapitulum is small round protrusion, located on the joint surface of a bone. Especially at the distal end of the h. bone, it is known as capitulum humeri, which is jointed with the radius head. This structure plays an important role in the movements of the elbow joint and contributes to pronation-supination movements with flexion-extension.
❓ What is capitulum in Turkish?
The Turkish equivalent of "capitulum" is kapitulum.
❓ Which medical field is kapitulum related to?
This term belongs to the Anatomy category.