Elbow Region Flashcards
1
Q
4 joints of the elbow and forearm
A
- Humeroulnar
- Humeroradial
- Proximal radioulnar
- Distal radioulnar
2
Q
3 muscles that flex the elbow
A
- Brachialis
- Biceps brachii
- Brachioradialis
3
Q
2 muscles that extend the elbow
A
Triceps brachii and Anconeus
4
Q
3 muscles that supinate the forearm
A
- Supinator
- Biceps brachii
- Brachioradialis
5
Q
2 muscles that pronate the forearm
A
Pronator teres and Pronator quadratus
6
Q
With medial and lateral epicondylitis should patients perform concentric or eccentric contractions and why?
A
-itis patients should typically perform eccentric exercises because it decreases the stress in the joint
7
Q
What is lateral epicondylitis aka?
A
tennis elbow
8
Q
What is medial epicondylitis aka?
A
golfer’s elbow
