Elbow Complex Flashcards
What are the joints of the Elbow
Humeroulnar (HU;Elbow)
Humeroradial (HR)
Radioulnar (UR)
what type of joint is the Humeroulnar joint
Hinge
Humeroradial (Joint Type)
Gliding
Range of Motion at the HU joint
135-150 Flexion
0-10 Extension
RU Joint
Supination (ER) 80-90
Pronation (IR) 70-85
Joint actions at the elbow
Flexion and Extension
Radioulnar motions
Supination and Pronation
Flexors of the Elbow
Biceps brachii, Brachialis, Brachioradalis
Extensors of the Elbow
Triceps, Anconeus
Supinators
Supinator, Long Head of the Biceps Brachii, Brachioradialis (from Pronation to the Neutral Position)
Pronators
Pronator quadratus, Pronator Teres, Brachioradialis ( From Supinated to Neutral)
Anterior muscles of the elbow
Biceps Brachii, Brachialis, Brachioradialis, Pronator Teres, Pronator Quadratus
Posterior Muscles of the Elbow
Triceps brachii, Anconeus, Supinator
Biceps Brachii
Primary: Flexion
Secondary: Supination of the Forearm
Brachialis Function
Flexion