Elbow Flashcards
1
Q
What is the elbows main stabiliser against values strain?
A
Medial collateral ligament of elbow
2
Q
What are the components of the medial collateral ligament of the elbow and what do they do?
A
Anterior oblique bundle originates on medial epicondyle and inserts into coronoid process. Greatest constraint at 30-90 degrees of elbow flexion
Posterior fibres offer greatest constraint with elbow in full flexion.
Anterior bundle is main stabiliser as most activities done in 30-90 degrees flexion.
3
Q
What muscles form the border of the cubital fossa?
A
Brachhioradialis laterally and pronation teres medially
