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what joints makes up the elbow complex

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elbow joint: humeroulnar and humeroradial joints
Proximal radioulnar joint (PRUJ) and distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ)

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the elbow joint is a ____ joint with ___ DOF

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hinge
1 (flex/ext)

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what plane does the elbow joint move in and around what axis

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sagitall and coronal

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the proximal radioulnar joint and distal radioulnar joint what type of joint and how many DOF

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diarthrodial pviot joint and 1 DOF (sup/pro)

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what is medially located on the humeroulnar articulation

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trochlea

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the trochelar groove divides into ___ and ___ portions

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medial and lateral

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what receives the coronoid process of ulnar at the end of elbow FLX

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coronoid fossa

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what is the proximal humeroradial articulation

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capitulum

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what does the capitulotrochlear groove separate

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the capitulum from the trochlea

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what receives the head of the radius in full elbow flex

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radial fossa

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what receives the olecranon process of ulna in full elbow extension

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olecranon fossa

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the trochlear , coronoid fossa, capitulum , radial fossa and olecranon fossa are apart of what joint structure

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proximal joint structure of the elbow joint

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the distal joint surface of the elbow joint is made up of what

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radius and ulna

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what part of the distal joint surface of the elbow has a concave surface called the trochlear notch with trochlear ridge

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ulna

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what process is at the proximal end of the trochlear notch of the ulna ? distal end?

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olecranon process
coronoid process

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what notch is lateral to the coronoid process of the ulna and what does it articulate with

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radial notch and articulates with the radial head

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what part of the distal joint surface of the elbow has a cup shaped concave surface called fovea

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radius

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the radius is surrounded by a ___ rim that fits into the ____ grooove

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convex
Capitulotrochlear

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in the humeroulnar joint what slides on what

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trochlear notch slides on trochlea

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in full flexion of the elbow joint at the humeroulnar joint , what process enter the coronoid fossa ?

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coronoid process

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during full extension of the elbow joint at the humeroulnar joint the olecranon process enters what

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the olecranon fossa

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at the humeroradial joint of the elbow what slides over what

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the concave radial head slides over the convex capitulum

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in full flexion of the elbow joint at the humeroradial joint , the rim of the radial head slides into what

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radial fossa

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in full flexion of the elbow joint at the humeroradial joint , what happens between the head and the capitulum

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there is no contact

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what kind of joint capsule is the elbow
large , loose and weak
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the joint capsule of the elbow is continuous with and reiinforced by what
collateral ligaments
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what lines the coronoid , radial and olecranon fossa of the elbow
synovial layer
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what type of fold is there between the proximal radius and ulna
triangular synoival fold
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hypertrophy of triangular synovial fold between the proximal radius and ulna can causes what
lateral epicondylalgia ,inflammation or degenerative changes
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the triangular synovial fold can be aggravated by what kind of activities
repetitive such as reptitive gripping , wrist extension , pushups
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hypertrophy of triangular synovial fold between the proximal radius and ulna can be improved how
distraction of humeroradial joint
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the triangular synovial fold between the proximal radius and ulna is located on which side of the elbow
lateral
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how many bundles for the MCL/ UCL have
3 ( ant, post , transverse )
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the anterior bundle of the MCL is primary restraining to what
valgus stress ( arm going out ) 20-120° of elbow flex
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what bundle of the MCL limits elbow ext and less restraint to valgus stability
posterior
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what bundle of the MCL may help keep joint surfaces in approximation
transverse
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what does the LCL complex do
reinforces humeroradial articulation
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the LCL provides some protection against what kind of stress
varus
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what ligaments are secondary restraint to combined forced varus and supination forces
Lateral ulnar collateral lig and annular lig
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what are the primary flexors of the elbow joint
brachialis biceps brachii brachiorad
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what are primary extensors of the elbow joint
triceps anconeus
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what is the normal carry angle
15°
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if someone has a carrying angle > 15° what is that called? what about < 15°
cubitus valgus cubitus varus
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how much AROM is there at the elbow joint for flexion ? PROM?
AROM: 135-145 PROM: 150-160
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do you have more flexion of the elbow joint in sup or pronation
supination
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during full extension of the elbow joint where is the stability at
50% from the bone and 50% from LCL
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during 90° of elbow flexion where is the stability coming from
anterior part of MCL , resist valgus and distraction stress
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during full flexion of the elbow joint where is the stability coming from
coronoid process with fossa and rim of radial head
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what is part of the proximal radioulnar joint (PRUJ)
radial notch or ulna annular lig radial head radial fovea humeral capitulum
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what is part of the distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ)
ulnar notch of radius radioulnar disc (triangular fibrocartilage complex ) head of ulna
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what ligaments are apart of the PRUJ
annular lig quadrate lig oblique cord
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what ligament encircles the radial head
annular lig
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does the annular lig limit anything?
no just adds stability
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the quadrate ligaments reinforces the ....
inferior aspect of the joint capsule
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what lig helps maintain radial head to radial notch
quadrate
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what does the quadrate lig limit
spin of radial head in sup and pro
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how do the fibers of the oblique cord run
fibers run at right angle to fibers of interosseous membrane
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what may the oblique cord do
may assist in preventing speration of radius and ulna
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the dorsal and palmar ligaments of the DRUJ extend along which margins
margins of the TFCC
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where does the dorsal and palmar ligaments of the DRUJ insert into
ulnar fovea and base of ulnar styloid
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the TFCC and DRUJ capsule can also provide what
stability
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after injury the DRUJ can limit what ? and what cna build up
ROM and scar tissue
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what stabilizes both the PRUJ and DRUJ
interosseous membrane
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how is the interosseous membrane during rotation of the radius and ulna
taut
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the radioulnar axis of motion is linked by a ____ longtitundinalaxis from radial head to ulnar head
single
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how is the radius and ulna aligned during supination
parallel
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what is supination limited by
tension in palmar radioulnar lig and oblique cord
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when is torque generation the greatest for supination? when the arm is in pronation or supination
pro
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during pronation how does the radius and ulna move
radius rotates around ulna
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what is limiting pronation
bone on bone dorsal radioulnar lig posterior fibers of MCL
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when is torque generation the greatest for pronation? when the arm is in pronation or supination
sup
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what is the ROM of radioulnar joint
150° (measure in elbow flx not ext dur to IR and ER)
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the radioulnar stability comes from muscular support of DRUJ from what muscles
pronator quadtrus and extensor carpi ulnaris tendon
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the radioulnar forearm is stabilized by what muscle in pro/sup and gripping activites
extensor carpi radialis brevis
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the dorsal radioulnar lig is taut in what position
pro
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the palmar radioulnar lig is taut in what position
sup
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the interosseous lig supports what
force transmissions
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the TFCC transmits ___ and ____ forces and stabilizes what
compression and tension carpals
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in weight bearing the interosseous has greater ground reaction force thru what
radial head due to size
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during weight bearing the interosseus between the radius and ulnar becomes ____
taut
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in weight bearing , the interosseus transmits forces from where to where
radial head to head of ulna
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functional total ROM required for most activities soo there is how many degrees of elbow flexion and how many degrees of forearm rotation
~100° of elbow flexion (30-130°) ~ 100° of forearm rotation (50° each sup/pro)
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T/F: hand and wrist muscles that cross the elbow help to stabilize the elbow during function ?
yes
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what part of the elbow becomes ossified at 4-7 years
medial epi
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what part of the elbow becomes ossified at 6 months - 2 years
capitulum
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when does the radial head become ossified
3-6 years
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when does the trochlear become ossified
7-10 years
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what bone of the elbow becomes ossified at 10-14 years
lateral epi
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when does the olecranon become ossified
6-12 years
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what is the MOI of bony compression injuries at the elbow
FOOSH with elbow in extension
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what is the results of a FOOSH with elbow extension
fx of proximal ulna and anterior dislocation of radial head
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what is the MOI of muscle compression injuries at the elbow
rep. contraction of flexor carpi ulnaris may compress ulnar nerve (pitching)
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nursemaid elbow is an example of what type of injury
distraction
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what is it called if the radis is pulled inferiorly from annular lig
nursemaids elbow
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what type of injury is UCL and medial joint instability secondary to repetitive valgus stress with pitching
varus/valgus injuries
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during varus/valgus injuries one side is ___ while the other is ___
compressed distracted
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UCL instability can causes (increased/decreased ) carrying angle and radial head compression on ____ and can lead to asvascualr necrosis of ____
increased capitulum 2x
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ulnar neuritis and medial/lateral epicondylitis is an example of what type of injury
varus/valgus injuries
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where is the highest incidences of peripheral neuropathies in the body
elbow joint
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why is the elbow join the highest incidences of peripheral neuropathies in the body
due to superfical positioning of nerves and mechanical/repepitive stresses on elbow

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