Section 3- Elbow Anatomy Flashcards
Brachialis
Front of humerus (lower half) into coranoid process of ulna
Action: flexion of elbow
Supinator
Lateral epicondyle into front lateral portion of radius
Action: supinate
Pronator Teres
Medial epicondyle to lateral aspect of radius
Action: pronates
flex elbow
Tricep Brachii LongHead&LateralHead (repeat)
LongHead: infraglenoid tubercle into olecranon process
LateralHead: back of humerus into olecranon process
Action: shoulder extensor
elbow extensor
Brachioradialis
Supracondylar ridge (above lateral epic.) into styloid process of radius
Action: flex elbow
supinates to neutral
pronates to neutral
*neutral = shaking hand position
Bicep Brachii SH&LH (repeat)
SH: coracoid & supraglenoid into radius
LH: supraglenoid fossa into radius
Action: elbow flexor
supinate elbow
Pronator Quadratus
Lower portion of ulnar into lower portion of radius
Action: pronate forearm