Goni And Mmt Of Elbow And Forearm Flashcards
Describe the humeroulnar joint
Proximal humeral trochlea: convex, distal notch is concave. The ulna slides anteriorly with flexion stopped by soft tissue. The ulna slides posteriorly with extension stopped by the olecranon.
What are the motions of the elbow and forearm
Flexion
Extension
Supination
Pronation
Describe the humeroradial joint
Proximal is the convex capitulum, distal is the concave radial head. The radial head slides anteriorly with flexion. The radial head slides posteriorly with extension.
Describe the superior and inferior radio ulnar joints
Radial notch of the ulna and annular ligament form a concave joint surface. The radial aspect is concave. The articular surface of the radius spins posteriorly during pronation and anteriorly during supination. The concave articular surface of the radius slides anteriorly during pronation and posteriorly during supination
What motions decline with age
Extension, flexion, and pronation
Females tend to have more _____ than men
Flexion
Using a telephone requires about _____ of flexion
135 degrees
What is extension required for
Rising from a chair
Or
Reaching for ones shoes
What is pronation needed for
Cutting with a knife and pouring from a pitcher
What is supination needed for
Eating with a fork
What is the position to measure elbow flexion
Supine, support head and knees for low back protection, support humerus with a towel
What are normal values for elbow flexion
Ranges from 140-150 depending on biceps
What’s the fulcrum, SA, and MAof elbow flexion
Fulcrum: lateral epicondyle of the humerus
SA: proximal, parallel to the midline of the humerus toward the acromion
MA: align with the lateral midline of the radius using the radial head and the styloid
What is normal values for elbow extension
It’s the return of elbow flexion so it will be from 0-140. If there is no contracture, not reaching 0: 6-135 degrees or -6 degrees of extension.
What’s the position to measure elbow pronation
Sitting, shoulder at the side and elbow at 90 flexion, forearm mideway between pronation and supination, thumb up. Stabilize the distal end of the humerus to prevent internal rotation.
What are normal ranges of pronation
76-84
What is the fulcrum, SA. MA of pronation
Fulcrum: laterally and proximally to the ulnar styloid process
SA: parallel to the anterior midline of the humerus or perpendicular to the floor.
MA: across the dorsal aspect of the forearm just proximal to the styloid process where the forearm is most level and free of muscle bulk