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Antebrachium joints Flashcards

1
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proximal radial ulnar joint

A

pivot joint

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Middle Radioulnar joint

A

syndesmosis joint, IO

allows for supination and pronation

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Distal Radioulnar joint

A

pivot joint

ulnar notch of radius—head of ulna

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IO membrane

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fibers run inferiorly and medially so no superior translation of radius

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Function of IO membrane

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  1. transfer force of radius to ulna
  2. increase surface area for muscle attachments
  3. useful for bearing weight but not carrying items
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6
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What important ligament associated with distal radial ulnar joint?

A

Triangular fibrocartilaginous complex (TFCC)

aka. triangular ligament

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TFCC attachments

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medial edge of ulnar notch—–lateral side of base ulna styloid process—ulnar head

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Function of TFCC

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ties end of bones together and keeps distal radialulnar joints separate from wrist joint

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