capitellum

capitellum definition - medical

cap·i·tel·lum (kăpˌĭ-tĕlˈəm)

noun pl. cap·i·tel·la (-tĕlˈə)
  1. Capitulum.
  2. The rounded protuberance at the lower end of the humerus that articulates with the radius.

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