Elbow primary structures

Question 1

This ligament surrounds the head of the radius and allows it to rotate and retain contact with the radial notch of the ulna

Answer 1

annular ligament

Question 2

This ligament stretches from the RCL and attaches above the upper edge of the coronoid fossa, extending to just below the coronoid process

Answer 2

anterior ligament

Question 3

This is a triangular space at the anterior elbow

Answer 3

cubital fossa

Question 4

The cubital fossa is bordered by these structures

Answer 4

• brachioradialis
• pronator teres
• brachialis

Question 5

What is the cubital tunnel?

Answer 5

space formed by

• UCL
• flexor carpi ulnaris
• medial head of triceps
• medial epicondyle

Question 6

The cubital tunnel is smallest in this position

Answer 6

elbow in full flexion

Question 7

What is the main bursa of the elbow?

Answer 7

olecranon bursa

Question 8

Olecranon bursitis

Answer 8

commonly inflamed with direct trauma bc of its superficial position

Question 9

RCL function

Answer 9

prevents elbow adduction

reinforces radiohumeral articulation

Question 10

UCL function

Answer 10

prevents excessive abduction of elbow jt