5. Bones of Elbow: In Extension

Question 1

Identify 1 - 4

Answer 1

1. Radial fossa
2. Capitulum
3. Head
4. Tuberosity (radius)

Question 2

Identify 9 - 10

Answer 2

9. Olecranon fossa

10. Groove for ulnar nerve on humerus

Question 3

Identify 5 - 8

Answer 3

5. Coronoid fossa
6. Medial epicondyle
7. Trochlea of humerus
8. Tuberosity (ulna)

Question 4

Identify 11 - 14

Answer 4

11. Lateral epicondyle
12. Olecranon
13. Head
14. Neck

Question 5

What do elbow bones include?

Answer 5

the humerus and the 2 bones of the forearm: the radius and ulna

Question 6

The point of the elbow that can be easily felt is the ___, located posteriorly and proximally on the ulna.

Answer 6

olecranon

Question 7

The ulna lies more (1)____ (medially/laterally) in the forearm and is the (2)____ (shorter/longer) of the 2 bones

Answer 7

1. Medially

2. Longer