Elbow Joint

Question 1

What type of joint is the Elbow Joint?

Answer 1

hinge type of synovial joint.

Question 2

The joint capsule is _____ anteriorly and posteriorly but ______ on each side by ______.

Answer 2

weak; strengthened; ligaments.

Question 3

What are the ligaments of the Elbow Joint?

Answer 3

1. Collateral Ligament
2. Radial Collateral Ligament
3. Anular Ligament of the radius
4. Ulnar Collateral Ligament

Question 4

What are the Collateral Ligaments of the elbow joint made up of?

Answer 4

Strong triangular bands that are medial and lateral thickenings of the fibrous layer of the joint capsule.

Question 5

What is the Radial Collateral Ligament

Answer 5

A lateral, fan like ligament that extends from the lateral epicondyle of the humerus and blends distally with the anular ligament of the radius.

Question 6

What is the Anular Ligament of the radius

Answer 6

this ligament encircles and holds the head of the radius in the radial notch of the ulna.

Question 7

What does the Anular Ligament of the radius form?

Answer 7

the proximal radio-ulnar joint.

Question 8

What does the Anular Ligament of the radius permit?

Answer 8

Pronation and supination of the forearm.

Question 9

What is the Ulnar Collateral Ligament?

Answer 9

a medial, triangular ligament that extends from the medial epicondyle of the humerus to the coronoid process and olecranon of the ulna.