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There are a couple of slang terms for this skin that are not really acceptable for this site. However, the actual term for this skin is olecranal skin (the olecranon is the projection of the ulna behind the elbow).

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Is the skin on your elbow called the weenis?

The medical term is olecranal skin (the olecranon is the tip of the ulna, forming the point of the elbow).The slang term weenis (also wenis) likely derives from the association with the interior of the elbow, as compared to the loose protruding skin on the outside.


The Hip elbow and knee are called what type of joint?

The hip, elbow, and knee are called synovial joints. These joints are characterized by a synovial capsule filled with synovial fluid that allows for smooth movement between the bones. They are highly mobile and permit various types of movements such as flexion, extension, abduction, and rotation.


What is the Scientific name the elbow?

the scientific name for the skin on the elbow is called a weenis. The name of the actual elbow (meaning the pointy part you can see) is called the olecranon.


What does the patella and ulna protect?

The patella (kneecap) protects the knee joint and helps with the proper functioning of the quadriceps muscles. The ulna protects the structures within the forearm, including nerves and blood vessels, as well as assisting in the movements of the elbow joint.


Why are you not able to rotate your leg at the knee or your hands at the elbow?

Joints at the knee and elbow are hinge joints, designed to move in one primary direction (flexion and extension). The structure and shape of these joints limit rotational movement to protect them from injury. Rotation at these joints is mainly performed by the muscles and bones of the forearm and leg rather than at the knee or elbow joints themselves.

Related Questions

What is the flap of skin skin at the elbow called?

The flap of skin at the elbow is called a wenus.


What is a wangle?

A wangle is your knee skin. Just like a weanis is your elbow skin. Sentence: My wangle has a bruise!


Are the knee and elbow multiaxial joints?

The knee is the elbow is not


Is the end of the elbow called a wenis?

A wenis is actually the skin at the elbow.


What is the extra skin on your elbow called?

Wenis yes sounds weird but it is!


What is the thing called on the back of your elbow?

The skin on the back of one's elbow is called olecranal skin, or colloquially, a weenis.


What hurts more getting shot in the knee or in the elbow?

Knee by far. The knee has a lot of nerves that the elbow doesn't have


What are examples of the elbow and the knee?

The things on your legs, and the things on you arms!


What is a weenies?

It is a slang term that someone made up for the loose patch of skin outside one's elbow. The skin is more properly called the olecranal skin, covering the point of the elbow (olecranon).


What is the extra skin at the elbow called?

The skin on your elbow is usually only loose when you hold your arm straight. If you bend your elbow as far as you can, the skin will probably be tight. You have extra skin on the elbow so that you can bend your arm. It could also be a form of bursitis or build up of fluids.


What is the scientific name for elbow?

the scientific name for the skin on the elbow is called a weenis. The name of the actual elbow (meaning the pointy part you can see) is called the olecranon.


Why is the skin flap on the elbow called wenis?

It isn't, except on urban dictionary, and there it seems to be evenly divided between the skin on the inside and outside of the elbow.