Upper Limb - Elbow, Wrist, Joints of the hand (1.2)

Question 1

Name the three ligaments of the elbow joint.

Answer 1

Radial collateral, Ulnar collateral, Annular.

Question 2

What is the nerve supply to the elbow?

Answer 2

Musculocutaneous nerve, Radial nerve, Ulnar nerve

Question 3

True or False: Movements of the elbow joint include flexion-extension and pronation-supination

Answer 3

False. The “elbow joint” does not include the proximal radio-ulnar joint.

Question 4

What is the relationship between the elbow joint capsule and the proximal radio-ulnar joint?

Answer 4

There is communication between the synovial membranes.