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What are the three bones that make up the elbow and forearm complex?
What are the three bones that make up the elbow and forearm complex?
Which joint configuration allows for flexion and extension in the elbow?
Which joint configuration allows for flexion and extension in the elbow?
What is the normal carrying angle of the elbow?
What is the normal carrying angle of the elbow?
Which of the following describes how the ulna moves at the humero-ulnar joint during flexion and extension?
Which of the following describes how the ulna moves at the humero-ulnar joint during flexion and extension?
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What is a characteristic feature of the elbow joint that contributes to its stability?
What is a characteristic feature of the elbow joint that contributes to its stability?
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Which muscle is primarily responsible for wrist extension and is innervated by the radial nerve?
Which muscle is primarily responsible for wrist extension and is innervated by the radial nerve?
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What is the primary function of the extensor retinaculum?
What is the primary function of the extensor retinaculum?
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Which of the following wrist flexors is innervated by the ulnar nerve?
Which of the following wrist flexors is innervated by the ulnar nerve?
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Which of the following muscles act on both the wrist and the hand as part of the secondary set?
Which of the following muscles act on both the wrist and the hand as part of the secondary set?
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Which primary wrist extensors insert at the base of the third metacarpal?
Which primary wrist extensors insert at the base of the third metacarpal?
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What type of joint configuration is present at the radiocarpal and midcarpal joints?
What type of joint configuration is present at the radiocarpal and midcarpal joints?
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Which of the following muscles would primarily contribute to ulnar deviation of the wrist?
Which of the following muscles would primarily contribute to ulnar deviation of the wrist?
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What condition is characterized by swelling of tendons at the radial styloid?
What condition is characterized by swelling of tendons at the radial styloid?
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Which of the following bones is NOT included in the wrist joint structure?
Which of the following bones is NOT included in the wrist joint structure?
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What is the primary function of the ligaments in the wrist?
What is the primary function of the ligaments in the wrist?
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Which carpal bone is most commonly fractured?
Which carpal bone is most commonly fractured?
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What type of joint is the radiocarpal joint?
What type of joint is the radiocarpal joint?
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What structure helps to stabilize the distal radioulnar joint?
What structure helps to stabilize the distal radioulnar joint?
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Which movement occurs in the midcarpal joint?
Which movement occurs in the midcarpal joint?
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What structures run through the carpal tunnel?
What structures run through the carpal tunnel?
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The triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) is vital for which of the following functions?
The triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) is vital for which of the following functions?
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What stabilizes the distal radioulnar joint?
What stabilizes the distal radioulnar joint?
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Which ligament is taught when excessive valgus force is applied?
Which ligament is taught when excessive valgus force is applied?
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What is the normal range of flexion for the humeroulnar and humeroradial joints?
What is the normal range of flexion for the humeroulnar and humeroradial joints?
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Which muscle, in addition to the biceps brachii, is primarily responsible for forearm supination during forceful actions?
Which muscle, in addition to the biceps brachii, is primarily responsible for forearm supination during forceful actions?
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What happens when there is a tear of the interosseous membrane?
What happens when there is a tear of the interosseous membrane?
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What type of joint movement occurs at the proximal radioulnar joint?
What type of joint movement occurs at the proximal radioulnar joint?
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What is the main role of the annular ligament?
What is the main role of the annular ligament?
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Which nerve is associated with elbow flexors?
Which nerve is associated with elbow flexors?
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What is the primary function of the forearm during supination?
What is the primary function of the forearm during supination?
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Which ligaments provide stability against varus forces?
Which ligaments provide stability against varus forces?
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What is the functional range for pronation in the forearm?
What is the functional range for pronation in the forearm?
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What is the primary function of the interosseous membrane?
What is the primary function of the interosseous membrane?
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Which muscles are responsible for elbow extension?
Which muscles are responsible for elbow extension?
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What will most likely occur if the extremes of elbow range of motion are lost?
What will most likely occur if the extremes of elbow range of motion are lost?
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Study Notes
Elbow, Forearm, and Wrist Anatomy
- The elbow/forearm complex consists of three bones (distal humerus, ulna, radius) and four joints.
- The joints include the humero-ulnar, humeroradial, proximal radio-ulnar, and distal radio-ulnar joints.
Mid-Distal Humerus (Anterior View)
- Trochlea: A pulley-shaped structure
- Coronoid Fossa: A depression for the coronoid process of the ulna
- Capitulum: A rounded knob for the radial head
- Radial Fossa: A depression for the radial head
- Medial Epicondyle: A bony projection on the medial side, attachment for forearm flexor muscles
- Lateral Epicondyle: A bony projection on the lateral side, attachment for forearm extensor muscles
Mid-Distal Humerus (Posterior View)
- Trochlea: A pulley-shaped structure
- Olecranon Fossa: Deep depression for the olecranon process of the ulna
- Medial Epicondyle: Attachment for forearm flexor muscles
- Lateral Epicondyle: Attachment for forearm extensor muscles
Proximal Ulna
- Trochlear Notch: A deep depression that articulates with the trochlea of the humerus
- Radial Notch: A depression that articulates with the radius
- Coronoid Process: A projection that sits in the coronoid fossa of the humerus
- Olecranon Process: A large projection that forms the bony point of the elbow
Proximal Radius
- Head (Fovea): A rounded structure that articulates with the capitulum of the humerus
- Neck: A constricted area beneath the head
- Radial Tuberosity: A roughened area for the attachment of the biceps brachii muscle
How it Fits
- Various joints are described in relation to how the bones articulate with each other.
- Illustrations display the precise fitting.
Joints of the Elbow and Forearm
- The elbow consists of the humero-ulnar and humeroradial joints.
- The elbow is a modified hinge joint where the ulna rotates slightly
- The elbow has one degree of freedom.
- The elbow's tight joint fit (between trochlea and trochlear notch) creates stability.
Carrying Angle
- Normal carrying angle: 15 degrees
- Excessive carrying angle: 25 degrees and beyond
- Varus deformity: Medially deviated angle
Joint Stabilizers
- Articular Capsule: Encloses the joint, providing stability.
- Lateral Collateral Ligament: Provides stability.
- Radial Collateral Ligament: Provides lateral stability and limits excessive varus force
- Ulnar Collateral Ligament: Provides medial stability and limits excessive valgus force
- Medial Collateral Ligament: Provides medial stability.
- Anterior: Part of the capsule
- Posterior: Part of the capsule
- Transverse: Part of the capsule
- Annular Ligament: Wraps around radial head, stabilizing the proximal radio-ulnar joint
Movements of the Humero-ulnar, Humeroradial, and Proximal Radio-ulnar Joint
- Humero-ulnar/humeroradial joints: flexion (30-130 degrees), extension(0-145 degrees)
- Proximal radio-ulnar joint: pronation (50/50, 90/90 degrees) and supination
Arthrokinematics of the Elbow
- The humero-ulnar and humeroradial joints show a similar concave to convex relationship
- Significant joint stability depends on the congruence of the humerus and ulna.
- (How they move, and slide).
Function
- The elbow controls the length of the limb for activities like feeding, reaching, throwing, and personal hygiene.
- The loss of extreme ranges of motion (ROM) commonly leads to minimal impairment.
- The functional range of motion (ROM) is 30-130.
Arthrokinematics of the Forearm
- The radius moves over a fixed ulna.
- The annular ligament holds the radial head in place.
- The distal radio-ulnar joint involves radius rolling and sliding over the ulna.
- The connection provides stability.
Forearm Arthrokinematics
- The forearm has one degree of freedom
- Pronation: 0-90 degrees, supination: 0-80 degrees
Forearm Function
- Bringing hand to face for feeding, washing, or shaving
- Pronation moves the hand to move objects from chair or put on table.
Interosseous Membrane
- The radius and ulna are linked by the interosseous membrane.
- It supports extrinsic forearm muscles and transfers force to other body parts.
- This membrane is susceptible to tears and injuries.
Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex (TFCC)
- This complex comprises cartilage and ligaments between the ulna and carpal bones.
- It stabilizes the distal radio-ulnar joint.
- The TFCC plays an important role in wrist and forearm motion.
Nerve Innervation
- Musculocutaneous nerve: bicep brachii, coracobrachialis, brachialis
- Radial nerve: triceps, anconeous, wrist extensors
- Median nerve: hand flexors, forearm pronators
- Ulnar nerve: wrist flexors, hand intrinsics
Muscles that Move the Elbow
- Flexors include biceps brachii and brachialis (musculocutaneous nerve); brachioradialis(radial nerve)
- Brachialis is deep and attaches to the ulna
- Brachioradialis is on the lateral side and helps position the forearm.
Elbow Extensors
- Triceps brachii; long, lateral, and medial heads
- Anconeus (from lateral epicondyle of humerus to proximal ulna) provides medial-lateral stability in the elbow joint
Forearm Supinators
- Supinator (radial nerve), and biceps Brachii - Supinator helps with lesser movements of the forearm
- Biceps also plays an important role in forceful supination
Forearm Pronators
- Pronator teres and pronator quadratus (median nerve)
- Pronator quadratus stabilizes the distal radio-ulnar joint and guides arthrokinematic motions.
Wrist Joint
- The wrist joint has multiple bones
The Wrist
- Distal Radius bones: Lister's tubercle, styloid process, ulnar notch
- Distal Ulna: concave head, prominent head, styloid process
- Carpal bones: eight total bones (scaphoid, lunate, triquetrum, pisiform, trapezium, trapezoid, capitate, and hamate)
- Scaphoid: easily fractured
- Lunate: often dislocates
- Triquetrum: movable and prominent
- Pisiform: sesamoid bone
Radiocarpal Joint
- Proximal: concave radius, articular disc
- Distal: Convex scaphoid, lunate, and triquetrum
- Bi-concave, bi-convex shape
- Two degrees of freedom.
Midcarpal Joint
- Between proximal and distal carpal rows
- Biaxial synovial joint
- Concave-convex relationship
Other Structures of the Wrist
- Stabilizing ligaments
- Permit and guide motion
- Limit joint motion
- Transmit forces from hand to forearm
- Prevent dislocation
Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex (TFCC)
- Made up of multiple parts
- It stabilizes Distal RU joint
- Reinforces the ulnar side of the wrist
- Helps in transferring wrist compression forces
- 60% compression supported by radius, 40% by TFCC
The Carpal Tunnel
- Formed by concave carpal bones and transverse carpal ligament
- Contains nerves and tendons running through the area
Pathologies of the Elbow, Forearm, and Wrist
- Elbow: concussions, fractures, bursitis, overstretch injuries, sprains/strains, lateral epicondylitis, medial epicondylitis, myositis ossificans, pulled elbow
- Wrist: fractures, rheumatoid arthritis, strains, dislocations, sprains/tears, hyperpronation/hypersupination, carpal tunnel syndrome, extensor intersection syndrome, ulnar nerve entrapment
De Quervain's Tenosynovitis
- Caused by inflammation of tendons around the radial styloid
- repetitive motions (grasping, pinching, pulling)
Radial Nerve Palsy
- Caused by radial nerve compression
- Results in wrist drop
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Ulnar nerve impingement
- Often results in chronic compression and repetitive trauma
- Leads to tingling, numbness, weakness, and atrophy
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Test your knowledge on the anatomy and biomechanics of the elbow and wrist muscles in this quiz. Learn about the bones, joint configurations, and the key muscles involved in movements. Whether you're a student of anatomy or just curious, this quiz will challenge your understanding of upper limb function.
