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What type of joint is the elbow joint classified as?
What type of joint is the elbow joint classified as?
- Ball and socket joint
- Pivot joint
- Gliding joint
- Hinge joint (correct)
Which bones are involved in the formation of the elbow joint?
Which bones are involved in the formation of the elbow joint?
- Radius and femur
- Humerus, radius, and scapula
- Humerus, radius, and ulna (correct)
- Ulna and mandible
What is the primary movement at the elbow joint?
What is the primary movement at the elbow joint?
- Abduction
- Flexion and extension (correct)
- Circumduction
- Rotation
Which structure provides stability to the elbow joint?
Which structure provides stability to the elbow joint?
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What is the role of the lateral collateral ligament in the elbow?
What is the role of the lateral collateral ligament in the elbow?
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Study Notes
Elbow Joint
- The elbow joint is classified as a hinge joint.
- The bones involved in the formation of the elbow joint are the humerus, radius, and ulna.
- The primary movement at the elbow joint is flexion and extension.
- The ulnar collateral ligament provides stability to the elbow joint.
- The lateral collateral ligament helps to prevent excessive abduction of the elbow joint.
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Test your knowledge about the elbow joint with this quiz. Discover the classification, bones involved, primary movements, and stability structures that play a crucial role in elbow function. Challenge yourself and enhance your understanding of elbow anatomy.
