Elbow Joint Flashcards
What are the three joints which make up the elbow joint?
- Humeroulnar joint
- Radiohumeral joint
- Proximal radioulnar joint
What are the articular surfaces for the humeroulnar joint?
The trochlea of the humerus with the trochlear notch of the ulnar and the olecranon process of ulnar with the olecranon notch of humerus
What are the articular surfaces of the radiohumeral joint?
The capitulum of humerus with the radial head
What type of joint is the humeroulnar joint?
Synovial, hinge joint
What type of joint is the radiohumeral joint?
Synovial, ball and socket joint
What type of joint is the proximal radioulnar joint?
Pivot joint
Name the three main ligaments of the “elbow joint”.
- Ulnar collateral ligament
- Radial collateral ligament
- Anular ligament of radius
What are the three parts of the ulnar collateral ligament?
Anterior, posterior, oblique fibres
What is the name of the recess in the elbow joint?
Superior saxiform recess
What are the 2 main bursae of the elbow joint?
- Subtendinous bursa of the triceps
- Olecranon bursa (3)
