The Elbow

Question 1

Describe how you would find the lateral epicondyle of the humerus

Answer 1

at the base of a dimple on the lateral aspect of the elbow

Question 2

Describe how you would find the surface marking of the cubital fossa

Answer 2

triangular space bordered laterally by brachioradialis, medially by pronator teres and superior to an imaginary line between the two humoral epicondyles

Question 3

Describe how you would find the common extensor tendon insertion site

Answer 3

on the lateral epicondyle

Question 4

Describe how you would find the olecranon fossa

Answer 4

in relaxed elbow flexion, can be felt through the triceps tendon

Question 5

Describe how you would find the medial epicondyle of the humerus

Answer 5

bony prominence at the distal end of the humerus, on the medial side

Question 6

Describe how you would find the radial artery for the brachial pulse

Answer 6

medial to the biceps tendon

Question 7

Describe how you would find the medial supracondylar line of Humerus

Answer 7

Running upwards from the medial epicondyle, the sharp ridge can be palpated

Question 8

Describe how you would find the biceps tendon

Answer 8

best palpated in 20* flexion, restising elbow flexion in the cubital fossa

Question 9

Describe how you would find the ulnar border posterior to the ulnar styloid

Answer 9

can palpate the posterior border throughout the length. styloid is the posterior part at the distal end (medial side)

Question 10

Describe how you would find the lateral supracondylar line of Humerus

Answer 10

running upwards from the lateral epicondyle

Question 11

Describe how you would find the common flexor tendon insertion site

Answer 11

on the medial epicondyle

Question 12

Describe how you would find the radial head

Answer 12

In a dimple on the posterior aspect of the elbow (particularly in extension)

Question 13

Describe how you would find the surface marking of the elbow

Answer 13

2cm below the tip of the medial epicondyle to a point 1cm below the tip of the lateral epicondyle. Diagonal line between these two points

Question 14

Describe how you would find the ulnar groove

Answer 14

its the groove behind the medial epicondyle, where the ulnar nerve sits (funny bone)

Question 15

Describe how you would find the olecranon process

Answer 15

upper and posterior aspects of the elbow. forms the point of the elbow in flexion