*Flagina -the awkward piece of skin between your thumb and pointer finger*…” nick_mafs.
What is the end of my elbow called?
The olecranon is the “tip” of the elbow and is part of the ulna.
Weenus (or weenis or wenis) is a slang word for the excess or loose skin at the joint of one’s elbow, which is technically referred to as olecranal skin.
Why do we have webbing between your fingers?
Webbing of the fingers and toes mostly occurs at random and for no known reason. It’s less commonly the result of an inherited trait. Webbing can also be related to genetic conditions, such as Down syndrome and Apert syndrome.
Olecranon bursitis is a type of bursitis that affects the back of the elbow. This is sometimes called Popeye elbow because the bump that develops looks like the cartoon character Popeye’s elbow. Injury, overuse, or prolonged pressure on your elbow can cause this form of bursitis.
What are the parts of the elbow?
The elbow is a hinged joint made up of three bones, the humerus, ulna, and radius. The ends of the bones are covered with cartilage. Cartilage has a rubbery consistency that allows the joints to slide easily against one another and absorb shock. The bones are held together with ligaments that form the joint capsule.
What do you do if you have a bump on your elbow?
If a blow causes a bump on your elbow, you should:
rest and elevate your arm.use a compression bandage and ice therapy to limit swelling.take OTC NSAIDs to reduce pain.put your arm in a sling to limit elbow movement.
A slippery substance called articular cartilage covers the ends of the femur, trochlear groove, and the underside of the patella. Articular cartilage helps your bones glide smoothly against each other as you move your leg.
What is below the kneecap?
The patellar tendon connects the bottom of the kneecap (patella) to the top of the shinbone (tibia). Despite its name, the patellar tendon is actually a ligament. Tendons connect a muscle to a bone. Ligaments connect two muscles. The patellar tendon provides stability, holding bones together.
What is the meniscus do?
The meniscus is a C-shaped piece of tough, rubbery cartilage that acts as a shock absorber between your shinbone and thighbone.
What is the Antecubital?
: of or relating to the inner or front surface of the forearm the antecubital area.
In this episode, Nina says that WENUS stands for “Weekly Estimated Net Usage Statistics”. In the previous episode, Chandler explains that it stands for “Weekly Estimated Net Usage Systems”.
