Question

Olecranon process occurs in

• A. Femur
• B. Radius
• C. Humerus
• D. Ulna

Answer 1

The correct option is D Ulna

In humans, each limb is made of 30 bones. The bones of the hand (forelimb) are humerus, radius and ulna, carpals (wrist bones 8 in number), metacarpals (palm bones 5 in number) and phalanges (digits 14 in number). Olecranon process is the process of the ulna that forms the outer bump of the elbow and fits into the fossa of the humerus when the arm is extended.

So, the correct answer is option D.