Elbow forearm wrist Joints/bones

Question 1

Humero-ulnar Joint
Structure & function

Answer 1

• Structural classification: synovial
• Functional classification: hinge

Question 2

• Articulation between: trochlea of humerus and trochlear
  fossa of ulna

Answer 2

Humero-ulnar Joint

Question 3

Humero-radial Joint
Structure & function

Answer 3

• Structural classification: synovial
• Functional classification: hinge/pivot

Question 4

• Articulation between: capitulum of humerus and superior
  surface of radial head

Answer 4

Humero-radial Joint

Question 5

Proximal Radio-ulnar Joint
Structure & function

Answer 5

• Structural classification: synovial
• Functional classification: pivot

Question 6

• Articulation between: radial notch of ulna and medial aspect
  of radial head

Answer 6

Proximal Radio-ulnar Joint

Question 7

• Wraps around radial head
• Attaches to superior and inferior aspects of the radial notch of
  the ulna

Answer 7

Annular Ligament

Question 8

Annular Ligament

Answer 8

• Functions to stabilize and increase articulating surface of
  PRU joint

Question 9

Collateral Ligaments

Answer 9

• Medial Collateral ligament: Thickening of medial joint capsule
• Lateral Collateral Ligament: Thickening of lateral joint capsule

Question 10

• Articulation between: radial notch of ulna and medial aspect
  of radial head

Answer 10

Proximal Radio-ulnar Joint

Question 11

Proximal Radio-ulnar Joint
Structure & Function

Answer 11

• Structural classification: synovial
• Functional classification: pivot

Question 12

Distal Radio-ulnar Joint
Structure & Function

Answer 12

• Structural classification: synovial
• Functional classification: pivot

Question 13

• Articulation between: the head of the ulna and the ulnar
  notch of the radius

Answer 13

Distal Radio-ulnar Joint

Question 14

Radiocarpal (Wrist) Joint
structure and funtion

Answer 14

• Structural classification: synovial
• Functional classification: ellipsoidal or condyloid (synonyms)

Question 15

• Articulation between: distal surface of radius, scaphoid, and
  a portion of the lunate

Answer 15

Radiocarpal (Wrist) Joint

Question 16

*there is no direct
contact between the ulna and the carpals so this is situated between the distal ulna and the triquetral and a
portion of the lunate

Answer 16

Articulation Disc

Question 17

• Strong band of connective tissue on palmar surface of hand
• Provides conduits for the tendons of the flexor muscles
• Creates the ceiling of the carpal tunnel

Answer 17

Flexor Retinaculum