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Elbow Joint Flashcards

1
Q

What joints allow Flexion/extension of the elbow

A

Humero-ulnar joint
Humero-radial joint

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2
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What joints allow supination/pronation of elbow

A

Radio-ulnar joint

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3
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Classify the radio-ulnar joint

A

Proximal- synovial pivot
Middle- fibrous joint (syndesmosis)
Distal- uniaxial synovial pivot

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4
Q

Areas of articulation of humero-ulnar joint

A

Radial notch
Trochlear notch

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5
Q

Classify the humero ulnar joint

A

Synovial hinge joint

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6
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Classify the humero radial joint

A

Limited ball and socket

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7
Q

What bony landmark of the humerus articulates with the radius

A

The capitulum (lateral area of condyle)

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8
Q

What bony landmark of the humerus articulates with the ulnar

A

The trochlea (medial part of condyle)

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9
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What part of the ulnar articulates with the humerus?

A

Trochlear notch

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10
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What part surface of the ulnar articulates with the radius

A

The radial notch

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11
Q

Bony projection medial aspect of elbow joint

A

Coronoid process

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12
Q

Name these three ligaments

A

Green- radial collateral ligament
Pink- annular ligament
Orange- ulnar collateral ligament

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13
Q

Annular ligament function

A

Stabilise radio ulnar joint

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14
Q

Which is bigger annular ligament or quadrate

A

Annular.
Quadrate is thinner but more fibrous.

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15
Q

Function of the collateral ligaments of the elbow joint

A

Stabilizers

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16
Q

Elbow Flexion ROM

A

140-150

17
Q

Elbow extension ROM

A

0-5

18
Q

Muscles involved in elbow Flexion

A

Brachialis
Biceps brachii
Brachioradialis
Pronator teres

19
Q

Brachialis attachments

A

From: anterior aspect of humerus
To: Tuberosity of ulnar

20
Q

Biceps brachii attachments

A

From: LH- Supraglenoid tubercle of scapula
SH- Coracoid process of scapula

To: Radial tuberosity (inferior to neck of radius anterior medial aspect)

21
Q

Cubital fossa borders

A

Lateral: Brachioradialis muscle
Medial : Pronator teres muscle

Superior/Base: imaginary line between the epicondyles

22
Q

Cubital fossa contents

A

Brachial artery
Median nerve
Tendon of the biceps brachii

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