5 - Elbow, Wrist Flashcards
What are the articulations of the elbow joint?
Humerus, Ulna and RadiusHumerus- Trochlea- Capitulum- Olecrannon Fossa- Coronoid Fossa- Radial FossaUlna - Coronoid process- Trochlear notch- Olecrannon processRadius - Head
What type of joint is the elbow joint?
Hinge type synovial joint
What happens at full extension of elbow?
Ulna makes an angle of 170* with the humerus
What muscles produce the flexing hinge movemet of the elbow?What muscle extend the elbow?
Flexion: Brachialis, Biceps brachii, BrachioradialisExtension: Triceps brachii and Aconeus
Describe the capsule of the elbow
- Weak anteriorly and posterioly- Strengthened by collateral ligaments medially and laterally- Capsule of the elbow shares with proximal radioulnar joint
What are the two collateral ligaments which strengthen the elbow?
The ulna collateral ligament The radial collateral ligament
What is the ulna collateral ligament made up of?
Three bands - Anterior, Posterior and Oblique (deepens socket for trochlea)
Describe the radial collateral ligament of the elbow
Fan like, blends with annular ligament
What lies underneath the fibrous capsule of the elbow joint?
Synovial membrane lines the fibrous capsule and humerus
Label the diagram - What are A, B and C?
A - Radial collateral ligament B 0 Ulnar collateral ligament C - Annular ligament of radius
What is the function of elbow bursae?
act to cushion the moving parts of a joint, preventing degenerative damage
What are three important bursae of the elbow?
Intratendinosus - Formed within the tendon of the triceps brachiiSubtendinosus - Found between the olecrannon and tedon of the triceps brachii, reducing friction during extension and flexionSubcutaneous - Found between olecrannon and overlying connective tissue
What is subcutaneous bursitis of the elbow?
Repeated friction and pressure on the bursa can cause it become inflamed. Because this bursa lies relatively superficially, it can also become infected (e.g cut from a fall on the elbow), and this would also cause inflammation
What is subtendinous bursitis?
This is caused by repeated flexion and extension of the forearm, commonly seen in assembly line workers. Usually flexion is more painful as more pressure is put on the bursa.
What nerves are significant in elbow joint?
Radial nervepasses anterior tolateral epicondyle
What are the three parts of the radioulnar joints?
Proximal Radioulnar jointInterosseous membraneDistal radio ulnar
What is the proximal radioulnar joint formed by?
the head of the radius articulating with the radial notch of the ulna
What is the head of the radius held in place by?
The annular ligament of the radius