Chapter 8 - Examples of Synovial Joints - Elbow Joints

Question 1

The elbow joint includes these two articulations

Answer 1

A hinge joint and a plane joint

Question 2

The hinge joint of the elbow is between the

Answer 2

Trochlea of the humerus and the trochlear notch of the ulna

Question 3

The plane joint of the elbow is between the

Answer 3

Capitulum of the humerus and a shallow depression (fovea) on the head of the radius

Question 4

A thick band of dense connective tissue, located in the medial wall of the capsule

Answer 4

The ulnar collateral ligament

Question 5

The posterior part of the ulnar collateral ligament is attached to the

Answer 5

Medial epicondyle of the humerus and to the olecranon process of the ulna

Question 6

A fibrous band extending between the lateral epicondyle of the humerus and the anular ligament of the radius; strengthens the lateral wall of the joint capsule

Answer 6

Radial collateral ligament

Question 7

The synovial membrane that forms the inner lining of the elbow capsule projects into the joint cavity between the radius and ulna and partially divides the joint into

Answer 7

Humerus-ulnar and humerus-radial portions

Question 8

What type of movements are the only type that can occur at the elbow between the humerus and ulna

Answer 8

Hinge-type movements - flexion and extension

Question 9

The head of the radius is free

Answer 9

Rotate in the anular ligament