upper extremity - the elbow Flashcards
what are the bones involved in the elbow?
humerus, ulna, & radius
where is the radius located when in anatomical position?
lateral (same side as thumb)
where is the ulna located when in anatomical position?
medial (same side as pinky finger)
what are the 3 synovial joints in the same articular cavity/capsule in the elbow?
- humeroulnar joint
- humeroradial joint
- proximal radioulnar joint
what kind of synovial joint is the humeroulnar joint?
hinge/trochlear joint
what kind of synovial joint is the humeroradial joint?
hybrid ball-and-socket joint
what kind of synovial joint is the proximal radioulnar joint?
troichoid joint
movements allowed by the humeroulnar joint
flexion/extension
movements allowed by the humeroradial joint
flexion/extension;
pronation/supination
movements allowed by the proximal radioulnar joint
pronation/supination
what two distinct articular surfaces does the distal humerus have?
- trochlea articulating with the trochlear notch of the ulna
- capitulum (head) articulating with the head of the radius
important anterior bony landmark for mid-to-distal humerus
medial: trochlea, coronoid fossa, medial epicondyles & supracondylar ridges
lateral: capitulum, radial fossa, lateral epicondyles & supracondylar ridges
origin of brachialis muscle
important posterior bony landmark for mid-to-distal humerus
olecranon fossa; medial & lateral epicondyles & supracondylar ridges;
origin of medial & lateral heads of triceps & anconeus muscles
what is the purpose of the medial & lateral epicondyles & supracondylar ridges?
serves as attachment sites for multiple forearm muscles
important bony landmarks of the radius
head; radial tuberosity; styloid process; superior aspect; ulnar notch
important bony landmarks of the ulna
olecranon process; radial notch; trochlear notch; coronoid process; ulnar tuberosity; styloid process; head
what happens during flexion of the humeroulnar joint?
the coronoid process of the ulna enters the coroing fossa of the humerus
what happens during extension of the humeroulnar joint?
the olecranon process of the ulna enters the olecranon fossa of the humerus
how is the humeroulnar joint’s bony congruency?
strong (joint is very stable)
how is the humeroulnar joint so stable?
it is enhanced by strong surrounding capsule and ligaments
where is the humeroulnar joint located?
located between the trochlear notch of the ulna & the trochlea of the humerus
where is the humeroradial joint located?
located between the fovea of the radial head & the capitulum of the humerus
how is the humeroradial joint’s bony congruency?
poor
why is the humeroradial joint’s bony congruency so poor?
this is due to the joint being stabilized by surrounding capsule, ligaments, & muscles
what dictates the movements at the humeroradial joint?
the humeroulnar joint & radioulnar joint (proximal & distal)
what happens during flexion/extension at the humeroradial joint?
this joint moves with the ulna
what happens during pronation/supination at the humeroradial joint?
this joint rotates along the longitudinal axis
where is the proximal radioulnar joint located?
located between the head of the radius & the radial notch of the ulna
movements allowed by the proximal radioulnar joint
pronation/supination with distal radioulnar joint
what holds the head of the radius in the proximal radioulnar joint?
held in the radial notch by the annular ligament & quadrate ligament
what allows for motion in the annular ligament to the proximal radioulnar joint?
deep surface lined with hyalin & fibrocartilage
where is the distal radioulnar joint located?
located between the head of the ulna & the ulnar notch on the radius