5 Flashcards
1
Q
Where is the elbow joint located?
A
The elbow joint is located 2–3 cm inferior to the epicondyles of the humerus.
2
Q
What type of joint is the elbow joint?
A
The elbow joint is a hinge type of synovial joint.
3
Q
What articulations occur at the elbow joint?
A
The spool-shaped trochlea of the humerus articulates with the trochlear notch of the ulna, and the spheroidal capitulum of the humerus articulates with the superior aspect of the head of the radius.
4
Q
What covers the articular surfaces of the elbow joint?
A
The articular surfaces are covered with hyaline cartilage.
5
Q
When are the articular surfaces of the elbow joint most congruent?
A
The surfaces are most congruent when the forearm is flexed to a right angle and positioned midway between pronation and supination.
