Elbow- Clinical Assessment

Question 1

What is the classification of the elbow joint

Answer 1

synovial hinge joint

Question 2

what are the articulating bones of the elbow

Answer 2

humerus, radius and ulna

Question 3

What cartilage is present, and what is its function

Answer 3

hyaline cartilage on articular surfaces

Allows friction free movement, and acts as a shock absorber

Question 4

Name of the bursa, and location in the elbow

Answer 4

Olecranon bursae between the olecranon and the overlying connective tissue

Question 5

Purpose of the synovial capsule

Answer 5

synovial membrane lines the capsule, producing synovial fluid which nourishes cartilage, removes waste and reduces friction

Question 6

What are the ligaments in the elbow

Answer 6

radial collateral (lateral)
ulna collateral (medial)

Question 7

how many degrees of freedom does the elbow have

Answer 7

1 degree of freedom

Question 8

What actions does the elbow do (alone)

Answer 8

Flexion and extension

Question 9

What actions does the superior radio-ulnar joint do (alone)

Answer 9

pronation and supination

Question 10

What is the blood supply of the elbow

Answer 10

branches from the brachial and deep brachial arteries

Question 11

what nerves supply the elbow

Answer 11

median nerve
musculocutaneous nerve (for biceps)
radial nerve (anterior)
ulna nerve (posterior)

Question 12

Name the elbow flexor muscles

Answer 12

brachialis, brachioradialis and biceps brachii

Question 13

Name the elbow extensor muscles

Answer 13

triceps brachii and anconeus (weak)

Question 14

What is the ligament in the superior radio-ulnar joint

Answer 14

annular ligament of radius

Question 15

what type of joint classification is the superior radio-ulnar joint

Answer 15

synovial pivot joint

Question 16

Name the muscles of pronation

Answer 16

pronator teres
Pronator quadratus
Brachioradialis

Question 17

Name the muscles of supination

Answer 17

supinator
biceps brachii
brachioradialis