Dorsoepitrochlear

/ˌdɔrsoʊepɪˈtrɑkliər/ adjective

Definition

Relating to the back of the arm in the region near the epicondyle of the humerus (the bony bump on the outside of your elbow).

Etymology

From Latin dorsum (back) + epitrochlear (relating to the area beside the trochlea of the humerus). Anatomical term combining dorsal location with a specific arm landmark. Medical terminology.

Kelly Says

The dorsoepitrochlear nerve is why sometimes your elbow gets a sharp, tingling sensation—it runs right past that bony bump on the outside of your elbow where you whack your funny bone!

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