Elbow anatomy

Question 1

three bones of elbow

Answer 1

humerus of the upper arm,

bones of the forearm, the radius laterally and the ulna medially

Question 2

three joints of the elbow

Answer 2

hinge joint formed between the Humerus and the Ulna (humeroulnar joint - bend and straighten our elbows

humeroradial joint between the Radius and Humerus -flexion and supination/pronation

pivot joint formed by the Radius and Ulna (proximal radioulna joint)

Question 3

strongest elbow flexor

Answer 3

brachial (when the palm is extended/pronated)

Question 4

golfers elbow aka

Answer 4

medial epicondylitis

Question 5

muscle that is prone to golfers elbow

Answer 5

pronator teres

Question 6

movements of pronator trees

Answer 6

flexion of the elbow and pronate the forearm

Question 7

tennis elbow aka

Answer 7

Lateral Epicondylitis

Question 8

muscle that is prone to tennis elbow

Answer 8

Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis:

Question 9

movements of Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis:

Answer 9

extend the wrist and aid extension of the elbow

Question 10

biceps brachia movement

Answer 10

flex the elbow joint and supinate the forearm.

Question 11

main extensor of the elbow.

Answer 11

Triceps Brachii:

Question 12

3 ligaments of the elbow joint

Answer 12

ulnar collateral,
radial collateral
annular

Question 13

Ulnar Collateral Ligament is

Answer 13

two triangular bands, anterior and posterior

Question 14

both sections of the ulnar collateral ligament arise from

Answer 14

Medial Epicondyle

Question 15

medial collateral ligament includes

Answer 15

ulnar collateral ligament

Question 16

anterior portion of the UCL then attaches to the front part of the top of the Ulna, known as the

Answer 16

Coranoid process

Question 17

posterior part of ulnar collateral ligament goes to the back of the Ulna

Answer 17

olecranon process

Question 18

Lateral Collateral Ligament include

Answer 18

radial collateral ligament

Question 19

what does the radial collateral ligament do

Answer 19

strengthens the side of the wall of the joint capsule of the elbow,

Question 20

radial collateral ligament description

Answer 20

fibrous band extending between the lateral epicondyle of the humerus (upper arm bone) and the annular ligament of the radius

Question 21

annular ligament attached to margin of

Answer 21

trochlear notch

Question 22

annular ligament encircles the _________, functioning to keep the head in contact with the _________

Answer 22

head of the radius

radial notch of the ulna

Question 23

what is the cubital tunnel

Answer 23

channel which allows theUlnar nerveto travel over theelbow.

Question 24

what boarders the cubital tunnel

Answer 24

bordered by themedial epicondyle of the humerus, theolecranonprocess of the ulna and the tendinous arch joining the humeral and ulnar heads of theflexor carpi ulnaris

Question 25

main bursa of the elbow

Answer 25

olecranon bursa