The Elbow Flashcards
Describe how you would find the lateral epicondyle of the humerus
at the base of a dimple on the lateral aspect of the elbow
Describe how you would find the surface marking of the cubital fossa
triangular space bordered laterally by brachioradialis, medially by pronator teres and superior to an imaginary line between the two humoral epicondyles
Describe how you would find the common extensor tendon insertion site
on the lateral epicondyle
Describe how you would find the olecranon fossa
in relaxed elbow flexion, can be felt through the triceps tendon
Describe how you would find the medial epicondyle of the humerus
bony prominence at the distal end of the humerus, on the medial side
Describe how you would find the radial artery for the brachial pulse
medial to the biceps tendon
Describe how you would find the medial supracondylar line of Humerus
Running upwards from the medial epicondyle, the sharp ridge can be palpated
Describe how you would find the biceps tendon
best palpated in 20* flexion, restising elbow flexion in the cubital fossa
Describe how you would find the ulnar border posterior to the ulnar styloid
can palpate the posterior border throughout the length. styloid is the posterior part at the distal end (medial side)
Describe how you would find the lateral supracondylar line of Humerus
running upwards from the lateral epicondyle
Describe how you would find the common flexor tendon insertion site
on the medial epicondyle
Describe how you would find the radial head
In a dimple on the posterior aspect of the elbow (particularly in extension)
Describe how you would find the surface marking of the elbow
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
Describe how you would find the ulnar groove
its the groove behind the medial epicondyle, where the ulnar nerve sits (funny bone)
Describe how you would find the olecranon process
upper and posterior aspects of the elbow. forms the point of the elbow in flexion