capitellum

/ˌkæpɪˈtɛləm/

Definitions

1. noun

The distal end of the head of the humerus, which forms the proximal end of the elbow joint.

“The capitellum is a crucial part of the human anatomy, playing a vital role in the movement and flexibility of the elbow joint.”

Synonyms

  • elbow head
  • humeral head