Elbow Region Flashcards

1
Q

Flexion & extension of forearm

Reinforced by ulnar by ulnar collateral ligament

Injury: abnormal abduction of forearm

A

Humeroulnar joint

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Flexion & extension of forearm

Reinforced by radial collateral ligament

Injury: abnormal adduction of forearm

A

Humeroradial joint

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3
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Pronation & supination of forearm

Reinforce by annular ligament

A

Radioulnar joint

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4
Q

Severe distal traction of the radius (yanking a child’s arm) –> subluxation of radial head

SSX: flexed, pronated forearm held close to the body

Reduction: apply direct pressure posteriorly on the radial head while supinating & extending the forearm

A

Nursemaid elbow

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5
Q

Inflammation of common extensor tendon of the wrist where it originates on the lateral epicondyle of the humerus

A

Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow)

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6
Q

Inflammation of common flexor tendon of the wrist where it originated on the medial epicondyle of the humerus

A

Median epicondylitis (golfer elbow)

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7
Q

Damages the contents of cubical fossa:

  • median nerve
  • brachial artery
  • biceps brachii tendon
  • median cubical vein (superficial to bicipital aponeurosis)
  • radial nerve (deep to brachioradialis muscle)
A

Supracondylar fracture of the humerus

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8
Q

3 articulation among humerus, ulnar & radial bones

A

Humeroulnar joint

Humeroradial joint

Radioulnar joint

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