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Which of the following accurately describes the formation of the elbow joint?
What role does the coronoid fossa play during extreme flexion of the elbow?
Which statement about the articular surfaces of the elbow joint is correct?
Which ligaments are involved in the stabilization of the elbow joint?
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What is a significant characteristic of the humeroradial and humeroulnar joints within the elbow?
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Study Notes
Elbow Joint
- The elbow comprises multiple bones: humerus, radius, and ulna.
- The elbow is a hinge joint, meaning that it allows for flexion and extension.
Articular Surfaces
- The capitulam and trochlea of the humerus articulate with the radius and ulna, respectively.
- The coronoid fossa of the humerus accommodates the coronoid process of the ulna during extreme flexion.
- The radial fossa, located above the capitulum, allows the radial head to fit into it during extreme flexion.
- The head of the radius articulates with the capitulum of the humerus.
- The trochlear notch of the ulna articulates with the trochlea of the humerus.
- The elbow joint smoothly transitions into the superior radioulnar joint.
- The humeroradial, humeroulnar, and superior radioulnar joints collectively form the cubital articulations.
Ligaments
- The capsular ligament encases the elbow joint.
- The capsular ligament attaches to the lower end of the humerus superiorly, encompassing the capitulum, trochlea, radial fossa, coronoid fossa, and olecranon fossa.
- Inferiorly, the capsular ligament attaches to the margin of the trochlear notch of the ulna medially, and the ulna laterally.
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Test your knowledge on the anatomy of the elbow joint, including the bones involved and the articular surfaces that allow for movement. Explore the ligaments and their functions within this crucial joint. Challenge yourself with questions that cover both structural and functional aspects of the elbow.
