The Elbow

Question 1

3 joints of the elbow

Answer 1

Humeral ulnar
Humeral radial
Proximal radio-ulnar

Question 2

Humeroulnar joint resting position

Answer 2

70 deg flexion

10 deg supination

Question 3

Humeroulnar joint closed pack position

Answer 3

Full extension & supination

Question 4

Humeroulnar joint capsular pattern

Answer 4

flexion & extension

Question 5

Humeroradial joint resting position

Answer 5

Full extension & supination

Question 6

Humeroradial closed pack position

Answer 6

90 deg flexion

5 deg supination

Question 7

Humeroradial joint capsular pattern

Answer 7

flexion & extension

Question 8

Humeroulnar joint axis of movment

Answer 8

Downward & Medial

responsible for carrying angle

Question 9

Proximal Radioulnar joint resting position

Answer 9

70 deg flexion

35 deg supination

Question 10

Proximal Radioulnar joint closed pack position

Answer 10

5 deg supination

Question 11

Proximal Radioulnar joint capsular pattern

Answer 11

Equal limitation of supination and pronation

Question 12

Carrying Angle Norms

Answer 12

Males: 5-10 deg
Females: 10-15 deg

shorter people have greater carrying angles
age does not affect carrying angle

Question 13

Cubital Valgus

Answer 13

increase in carrying angle >15 deg

Question 14

Cubital Varus

Answer 14

decrease in carrying angle <5 deg

Question 15

Triangle Sign

Answer 15

relationship of Medial and Lateral epicondyes and the Olecranon

Flexion: 3 points form equilateral triangle
Extension: 3 points in a straight line