Ligaments and attachments of the elbow joint Flashcards
1
Q
Capsule for humero-ulnar joint
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Surrounds joint
2
Q
Ulnar collateral
A
Medial epicondyle of humerus to coronoid process and olecranon of ulna
3
Q
Capsule for humero-radial joint
A
Surrounds joint
4
Q
Radial collateral
A
Lateral epicondyle of humerus to radial notch of ulna and anular ligament
5
Q
Anular ligament
A
Surrounds radial head and radial notch of ulna
6
Q
Clinical point
A
Elbow dislocations are third in frequency after should and finger dislocations. Dislocation often occurs from a fall on an outstretched hand, and a dislocation in the posterior direction is the most common type.
