Elbow Ligaments

Question 1

3 ligaments of the elbow

Answer 1

Ulnar collateral ligament

Radial collateral ligament

Annular ligament

Question 2

Ulnar collateral

Answer 2

Triangular shaped

Referred as medial collateral ligament

Origin— medial epicondyle

Insertion— coronoid process

Question 3

Radial collateral

Answer 3

Cordlike band Also known as lateral collateral ligament

Origin—lateral epicondyle of the humerus

Insertion— annular ligament and olecranon

Question 4

Annular

Answer 4

Wraps around head and the neck of the radius

Supports proximal radius against ulna during pro and supernation

Origin— anterior radial notch

Insertion— posterior radial notch

Question 5

Bursa

Answer 5

Olecranon bursa

On the elbow— distal to triceps tendon/ the space between olecranon process and the skin of the elbow creating friction