Olecranon aperture of the humerus: A morphometrical study

Introduction/Objective. Olecranon aperture is a variable opening in the septum between olecranon and coronoid fossae. Its frequency varies largely different populations knowledge of its presence may have clinical implications. The objective our study was to determine prevalence sample Serbian population investigate morphology morphometrical features, as well relation distal end humerus. Methods. A material used were 70 dry human humeri from bone collection Department Anatomy, Faculty Medicine, University Nis. We analyzed presence, shape, transverse vertical diameter aperture, distance tips epicondyles medial border (MB) lateral (LB), (EW) translucency bones with no aperture. Vernier caliper for measurements diameters distances. Results. Eight aperatures observed seven (10%), on left one right side. Half them oval-shaped, while round, triangular, irregular shape found. Translucent present 67.1% sample. There significant differences MB LB, neither EW septum. Conclusion. Our presented rare data about population, suggesting that robusticity humerus not related