Spurs form on the posteriorolecranon at the triceps insertion, and osteophytes form along thearticular margin.Figure 1 A small olecranon spur is seen on the right olecranonof a skeleton in Bernard Albinusâ 1747 publication Tabulae sceletiet musculorum corporis. Image courtesy of the National Libraryof Medicine.
The number of overweight children in Australia has doubled in recent years, with a quarter of children considered overweight or obese. Causes of obesity in children include unhealthy food choices, lack of physical activity and family eating habits. This rise in the number of overweight children is disturbing, because it causes health problems and can lead to social problems.
Obese children are thought to be at increased risk of a variety of health conditions, and they're also more likely to be overweight or obese as adults. The BMI calculator works out if a child or young person is: underweight: on the 2nd centile or below. If you're concerned about your child's weight, see your GP. Find out more in underweight children.