Elbow and wrist Flashcards
What is the name for multiple joints in one capsule ?
composed joint = art. compositas
What are the convex and concave called in the humero-ulnar joint?
convex: humerus (trochlea humeri)
concave: ulna (fascies articularis olecrani)
What is the capsular pattern of the elbow?
flexion –> extension
what is the capsular pattern of the wrist?
palmar flexion
What reflex test do you use for C6?
biceps-tendon test
What is the MCPP of the art. radio-ulnaris proximalis?
max. supination
Which ligament is connecting the radius and the ulna?
lig. anulare
What are the degrees of ROM in the wrist?
dorsal - palmar flexion = 85°
ulnar deviation = 45°
radial deviation = 15°
What is the ROM in degrees of CMC 1?
abduction - 65°
adduction - 0°
(no numbers for flexion- extension in the PowerPoints)
Name the 8 metacarpals.
1 - scaphoideum 2- lunatum 3- triquetum 4- pisiforme 5- trapezium 6- trapezoideum 7-capitatum 8- hamatum
What does TFCC stand for?
triangular fibro-cartilage complex
–> disc between distal ends of radius and ulna
What do you call the luxation of the radial head (common in children)?
Nursmaid’s elbow / sunday’s elbows
Name 3 charachteristics of general MLPP?
- tension is the lowest in this postion in capsule and tendon
- contact surface between joints is small
- intra-articular space is big
What is the traction direction of the art. humero-ulnaris?
proximal and ventral
What is the MLPP of the humero-radialis?
±70° flexion + ±35° supination
