elbow Flashcards
1
Q
what is the elbow joint
A
humero-ulnar joint and the radio-capitellar joint
2
Q
humero-ulnar joint is responsible for
A
flexion and extension
3
Q
radio-capitellar joint is responsible for
A
supination and pronation along with the proximal and distal radioulnar joints
4
Q
insertion of triceps brachii
A
olecranon process of ulna
5
Q
insertion of the brachialis
A
coronoid process of ulna
6
Q
insertion of the biceps brachii
A
bicipital tuberosity of the radius
7
Q
origin of the common extensors
A
lateral epicondyle
8
Q
origin of the common flexors
A
medial epicondyle
