Elbow Joint Classifications Flashcards
Based on Lindsey's table
What type of joint is the humeroulnar joint?
Uniaxial hinge joint
Describe the arthrokinematics of the humeroulnar joint.
Concave-on-convex
What is the capsular pattern for the humeroulnar joint?
Flexion>extension
What is the closed-packed position of the humeroulnar joint?
Extension and supination
What is the open-packed position of the humeroulnar joint?
70 degrees of elbow flexion and 10 degrees of supination
What type of joint is the humeroradial (radiocapitellar) joint?
Uniaxial hinge joint
Describe the arthokinematics of the humeroradial (radiocapitellar) joint.
Concave-on-convex
What is the capsular pattern for the humeroradial (radiocapitellar) joint?
Flexion > Extension
What is the closed-packed position for the humeroradial (radiocapitellar) joint?
Elbow flexed to 90 degrees
Forearm supinated to 5 degrees
What is the open-packed position for the humeroradial (radiocapitellar) joint?
Full extension and full supination
What type of joint is the proximal radioulnar joint?
Uniaxial pivot joint
Describe the arthrokinematics of the proximal radioulnar joint.
Convex-on-concave
What is the capsular pattern of the proximal radioulnar joint?
Equal limitation of supination and pronation
What is the closed-packed position of the proximal radioulnar joint?
5 degrees of supination
What is the open-packed position of the proximal radioulnar joint?
35 degrees of supination
70 degrees of elbow flexion