The Elbow Joint

Question 1

Type of joint

Answer 1

Hinge joint

Question 2

Bones of the elbow

Answer 2

Humerus, Ulna and radius

Question 3

Joint between humerus and ulna

Answer 3

Humero-ulnar

Question 4

Joint between humerus and radius

Answer 4

Humero-radial joint

Question 5

Joint between radius and notch of ulna

Answer 5

Superior radio-ulnar joint

Pivot joint

Question 6

Ligaments of the elbow

Answer 6

Lateral collateral ligament
Medial collateral ligament
Annular ligament

Question 7

Movements of the elbow

Answer 7

Flexion
Extension

Question 8

Elbow flexors

Answer 8

Brachialis, biceps brachii, brachioradialis,

Question 9

Extensor of the elbow

Answer 9

Gravity, triceps brachii, anaconeus

Question 10

Brachialis

Answer 10

Origin - distal half of the humerus
Insertion - tuberosity and Coronoid process of the ulna
Action - flexion of the elbow

Question 11

Biceps Brachii

Answer 11

Origin - Coronoid process of the scapula and tubicle or the scapula
Insertion - tuberosity of the radius
Action - flexion of shoulder and elbow and supernate the forearm

Question 12

Brachiordialis

Answer 12

Origin - lateral ridge of the humerus
Insertion - Styloid process of the radius
Action - flex of the elbow and supernate and pronate

Question 13

Triceps Brachii

Answer 13

Origin - scapula
Insertion - olecrannon process of the ulna
Action - extend shoulder and elbow, adduct shoulder

Question 14

Anconeus

Answer 14

Origin - lateral epicondyle of the humerus
Insertion - olecranon process of the ulna
Action - extend elbow