Elbow Flashcards
What type of joint is elbow
Synovial
Which ligament holds ulnar in place
Ulnar collateral ligament
Which ligament holds head of radius
Radial Collateral Ligament
Which muscles cause flexion of elbow
Brachialis, Biceps, Brachioradialis
Which muscles cause extension of elbow joint
Triceps, Anconeus
Students elbow (olecranon bursitis) is related to what type of bursa
Subcutaneous Olecranon Bursa
Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) is related to overuse of what muscles
muscles in forearm
Golfers elbow (medial epicondylitis) is related to repetitive overuse of what muscles
Forearm
The proximal and distal radio-ulnar joints are what type of joint
Pivot Type
The proximal and distal radio-ulnar joints allow
Supination and Pronation of Forearm
Which ligament supports the proximal radio-ulnar joint
Radial annual Ligament
Which muscles are involved in supination at radio-ulnar joint
Pronator Quadratus and Pronator Teres
Which muscles cause pronation at radio ulnar joint
Supinator and Biceps brachii