Letter E

Elbow, golfer's

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The inner portion of the elbow is a bony prominence called the medial epicondyle.

Tendons from the muscles attach here and can be injured, causing medial epicondylitis.

To those who play the ancient Scottish sport, this is 'golfer's elbow.'

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