chapter 12

Question 1

the elbow is an intricate collection of what

Answer 1

bones, muscles, ligaments, and nerves

Question 2

what are th4 four movements of the elbow

Answer 2

flexion, extension, pronation, supination

Question 3

what movement sports can place excessive stress on the elbow joint?

Answer 3

throwing and raqcuet sports

Question 4

what is the largest bone in the upper extremity

Answer 4

humerus

Question 5

true or false
the humerus has 2 articulating condyles at the distal end

Answer 5

true

Question 6

what are the two bones of the forearm

Answer 6

radius and Ulna

Question 7

which of the two forearm bones stays staionary, and which rotates

Answer 7

ulna stays stationary and the raduis rotatoes on the ulna

Raduis has an R for ROTATE

Question 8

which end of the ulna has the olecrannon process

Answer 8

proximal (close to the elbow joint)

Question 9

what does the olecranon process articulate with?

Answer 9

the proximal radius

Question 10

what do ligaments and tendons use the condyles of the humerus for?

Answer 10

a placeof attatchment

Question 11

what are the joints of the elbow

Answer 11

1) hemoroulnar joint
2) hemeroradial joint
3)radioulnar joint

Question 12

what are the ligaments of the elbow

Answer 12

1)ulnar collateral
2) radial collateral
3)annunalr ligaments

Question 13

what is the function of the articulation of the medial condyle ulna

Answer 13

flexion and extension of the elbow

Question 14

where does the unla lead to, pinky or thumb?

Answer 14

Pinky

Question 15

where does the radius lead to, pinky or thumb?

Answer 15

thumb

Question 16

how many carpal bones are there?

Answer 16

8