Chapter 6 Flashcards
Type of joint of elbow/ wrist: (humeroulnar and radiohumeral)
hinge type joint, allows flexion and extension
What prevents the forearm from moving into abduction?
ulnar collateral ligaments
Elbow ROM:
0 extension
0-145/150 flexion
Radioulnar
pivot joint. Radial head rotates around ulna
Which ligament wraps around head of radius?
annular ligament
Elbow flexors:
bicep brachii, brachialis, brachiroradialis and little assistance from pronator teres
Elbow extensors:
Triceps brachii and anconeus
Pronators for radioulnar
pronator teres, pronator quadratus, and brachioradialis
Supinators for radioulnar
biceps brachii, supinator muscle, and brachioradialis
Tennis elbow
Lateral epicondylitis, associated with griping and lifting exercises
Golfer’s elbow
less common. Wrist flexor and pronator
Radial nerve innervates from?
C5, c6, C7, C8
Median nerve from?
C6, C7
Musculocutaneous branches from?
C5, C6
Biceps brachii
O: coracoid process, supraglenoid tubercle
I: radial tuberosity
N: musclocutaneous
A: flexion and supination