The elbow

Question 1

Structurally what type of joint is the elbow

Answer 1

Hinge joint

Question 2

Name the 3 ligaments that elbow and describe them

Answer 2

1. Ulnar collateral ligament= goes from medial epicondyle of the humerus to the coronoid process of the ulna
2. Radial collateral ligament= goes from the lateral epicondyle of the humerus to the head of the radius
3. Annular ligament= surrounds the head of the ligament

Question 3

Describe nursemaids elbow

Answer 3

The subluxation of the radial head which is often occurs in children when they are swung or lifted upward quickly by there arms (sudden longitudinal traction on arm)

Question 4

Describe golfers elbow

Answer 4

medial epicondylitis, resulting from excessive use

Question 5

Describe tennis elbow

Answer 5

lateral epicondylitis, resulting from excessive use