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Elbow + Forearm Flashcards

1
Q

what is the elbow significance?

A

allows hand to move away + twd body
intermediate joint of upper limb
helps bring food to mouth

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2
Q

what can you palpate on the elbow?

A

epicondyle
olecranon
radial head

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3
Q

what type of joint is the elbow?

A

hinge
1 degree of freedom
flexion + extension

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4
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what are the elbows 2 articulations?

A

humeral ulnar

proximal radial ulnar

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5
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what is the elbows axis of rotation?

A

through center of trochlea + capitulum

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6
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what is the “carrying angle” for men + women?

A

men 5 degrees

women 10-15 degrees

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7
Q

what is a dysfx of the carrying angle?

A

prominence of elbow or elbow fractures causing decreased carrying angle
limits flexion + extension

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8
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what are the ulnar collateral ligaments?

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parts: anterior, posterior, oblique
provides protection against lateral stress tp elbow
medial

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9
Q

what are elbow radial collateral ligaments?

A

lateral stabilizer

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10
Q

what occurs in elbow joint movement?

A

convex on concave
anterior glide of ulna on humerus in flexion
posterior glide with extension

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11
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what are the 4 flexors of the elbow?

A

biceps
brachialis
brachioradialis
pronator teres

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12
Q

which muscles are stronger in the elbow?

A

flexors 1.5 times stronger than extensors

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13
Q

what is the fx of the biceps?

A

flexion of elbow (primary)

supinates radial ulna (strong)

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14
Q

what is the fx of the brachialis?

A

exclusive flexor of the elbow joint

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15
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what is the fx of the brachioradialis?

A

elbow flexor

supinator in extreme pronation

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16
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what is the fx of the triceps?

A

elbow extension

17
Q

what is the fx of the anconeus?

A

elbow extension

18
Q

what is the significance of the forearm?

A

allows food to be carried to the mouth and reach body

19
Q

what type of movement do the radio-ulnar joints do?

A

uniaxial pronation and supination only

20
Q

what is the ligament of the forearm?

A

interosseous membrane that binds radius and ulna together + provides stability for R/U joints

21
Q

what is the fx of the supinator?

A

supination

22
Q

what is the fx of the pronator quadratus?

A

principle pronater

23
Q

what is the fx of the pronator teres?

A

pronation

flexion at elbow

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