anconal
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[ku´bĭ-tal]an·co·nal
, anconeal (ang'kŏ-năl, ang-kō'nē-ăl),1. Relating to the elbow (ancon).
2. Relating to the anconeus muscle.
an·co·nal
, anconeal (an'kŏ-năl, an-kō'nē-ăl)1. Relating to the elbow (ancon).
2. Relating to the anconeus muscle.
anconeal, anconal
pertaining to the elbow.
anconeal process
the projection of the ulna that occupies the olecranon fossa of the humerus when the elbow is extended and which develops as a separate ossification center in some dogs.
ununited anconeal process
a failure of the anconeal process to unite with the ulna, resulting in fracture through the growth plate. Seen mainly in young dogs of large breeds, causing varying degrees of weight-bearing lameness and arthritis. Demonstrated radiographically after 5 months of age and usually treated surgically by removal of the fragment. Called also elbow dysplasia.
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Ununited anconeal process. By permission from Kirberger RM, Wrigley RH, Barr F, Dennis R, Handbook of Small Animal Radiological Differential Diagnosis, Saunders, 2001