Joints Connecting the Arm and Forearm

Question 1

What are the 4 actions the elbow can do?

Answer 1

Flexion, Extension, Supination and Pronation of the forearm.

Question 2

The humeroulnar, humeroradial, and proximal radioulnar joints are enclosed in a single capsule.

Answer 2

Capsule of the elbow.

Question 3

Fibers run from the medial epicondyle of the humerus to the proximal ulna.

Answer 3

Ulnar collateral.

Question 4

Fibers run from the lateral epicondyle to the annular ligament and the olecranon process of the ulna.

Answer 4

Radial collateral.

Question 5

A circular ligament attached to the anterior and posterior surfaces of the radial notch of the ulna and forms a ring that emcompasses the radial head.

Answer 5

Annular ligament.

Question 6

The most important bursa associated with elbow complex is the __________ _____, which is located between the capsule of the elbow complex and the triceps tendon.

Answer 6

Olecranon bursa.