| knee-elbow position | A prone position resting on the knees and elbows, assumed for gynecologic or rectal examination or operation. Synonym: genucubital position. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| lateral ligament of elbow | The ligament that connects the lateral epicondyle of the humerus with the annular ligament of the radius. Synonym: ligamentum collaterale radiale, lateral ligament of elbow, radial collateral ligament. (05 Mar 2000) |
| little leaguer's elbow | <radiology> Avulsion fracture of medial epicondyle see also: elbow fractures, elbow ossification centres (12 Dec 1998) |
| lymph nodes of elbow | Two groups of nodes, superficial and deep, lying along the basilic vein above the medial epicondyle; they receive afferents from the ulnar side of the forearm and hand, and send efferents to the brachial nodes. Synonym: nodi lymphatici cubitales, epitrochlear nodes, lymph nodes of elbow. (05 Mar 2000) |