Functional Anatomy of the Arm, Forearm & Wrist Flashcards
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What are the 3 elbow joints?
- ulno humeral - hinge joint
- radio humeral - ball & socket
- upper radioulnar joint - trochoid
What is cubitus varus vs cubitus valgus
caubital varus = forearm is deviated towards the midline of the body
cubital valgus = forearm is angled away from the body to a greater degree than normal when fully extended
What are the 3 ligaments of the elbow?
- medial collateral ligament
- lateral collateral ligament
- annular ligament
What is a fat pad indicative of?
fracture = lots of bleeding, but contained in the synovial fluid and capsul (like a baloon filled with water) = lifting away from the bone = fat pad
Which elbow joints allow which movements?
ulno humeral + radio humeral = flexion + extension
upper radioulnar joint = pronation + supination
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Label the arteries
Label the cubital fossa
Label the carpals