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Elbow BM Flashcards

1
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Elbow and forearm function

A
  • Move the hand
  • Position the hand for activities
  • The proximal upper body joints are subservient to the hand
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2
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Humero-ulnar joint

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Hinge joint
**flex/ext
Small amounts of ab/add

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3
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Three joints in the elbow

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Humero-ulnar
Humero-radial
Proximal radio-ulnar

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4
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Cubitus valgus

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Carrying angle

Inclination slightly from medial to lateral

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5
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Ligaments in elbow complex

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Medial collateral
Lateral collateral
Annular

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6
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Ligaments in elbow complex

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Medial collateral
Lateral collateral
Annular

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7
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Medial collateral lig

A

Anterior- tight throughout ROM
Posterior- tight in extreme flex
Transverse- minimal stability

*resists valgus F

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8
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Lateral collateral lig

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Radial collateral- ……
Ulnar collateral- tight with full flex

Resists varus F

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9
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Humero-ulnar joint arthrokinematics

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concave ulna moving on convex humerus

Flexion: sup roll & sup glide

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10
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Humero-ulnar J osteokinematics

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Flexion

*extension rare, but hyperextension is possible

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Humero-radial J

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Capitulum of humerus on fovea of radius

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12
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2 angular DOF for humeri-radial J

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Flex/ext

Pronation/supination

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13
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Arthrokinematics of humero-radial J

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Flexion: sup roll & inf glide

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14
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Proximal radio-ulnar J location

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Radial head in radial notch

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15
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osteokinematics of proximal radioulnar J

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Pronation/supination

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16
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Arthrokinematics of proximal radioulnar J

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Spin

17
Q

Annular ligament

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Prevents subluxation of radial head

18
Q

Elbow flexors

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Biceps brachii
Brachialis
Brachioradialis

19
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Elbow extensors

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Triceps, anconeus

20
Q

Primary pronators

A

Pronator teres

Pronator quadratus

21
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Secondary pronators

A

FCR

22
Q

Primary supinators

A

Biceps brachii

Supinator

23
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Secondary supinators

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EP & EI

Biomechanics (5 decks)

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