Articulations of the elbow
The radiocapitellar, ulnotrochlear, and proximal radioulnar joints. The three articulations are within a common joint capsule and work together as a hinge, allowing flexion/extension at the elbow and supination/pronation of the forearm.
Related Posts
-
Little leaguers elbowLittle leaguers elbow is a common term for medial elbow pain that encompasses microtears of the…
-
Causes of nonarticular elbow painCauses of nonarticular elbow pain • Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow). • Medial epicondylitis (golfer’s/bowler’s elbow). • Olecranon bursitis.
-
Nursemaids ElbowWhat is Nursemaids Elbow Nursemaids Elbow happens when the bones that meet at the elbow…
-
Elbow ContusionWhat is Elbow Contusion Elbow contusion is a deep bruise of the elbow. Deep bruises…
