Elbow Joints Anatomy

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What type of joint is formed between the trochlea of the humerus and the trochlear notch of the ulna?

  • Ball and socket joint
  • Gliding joint
  • Hinge joint (correct)
  • Pivot joint

What reinforces the anterior surface of the elbow joints?

  • Muscles (correct)
  • Cartilage
  • Ligaments
  • Tendons

Where is the ulnar collateral ligament located?

  • Lateral wall of the capsule
  • Attached to the olecranon process
  • Medial wall of the capsule (correct)
  • Attached to the radial notch of the ulna

What is the function of the anular ligament in the elbow joint?

<p>Encircles the head of the radius (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the synovial membrane divide the elbow joint?

<p>Humerus-ulnar and humerus-radial portions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What forms fatty pads between the synovial membrane and the fibrous layer of the capsule?

<p>Adipose tissue (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of movement occurs between the humerus and the ulna at the elbow joint?

<p>Flexion and extension (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Elbow Joint Structure

  • A hinge joint is formed between the trochlea of the humerus and the trochlear notch of the ulna.

Supporting Structures

  • The anterior surface of the elbow joint is reinforced by the brachialis muscle.
  • The ulnar collateral ligament is located on the medial aspect of the elbow joint.

Ligament Function

  • The annular ligament surrounds the head of the radius and holds it in place in the elbow joint.

Elbow Joint Capsule

  • The synovial membrane divides the elbow joint into two compartments: the superior radioulnar joint and the inferior humeroulnar joint.
  • Fatty pads, known as fat pads, are located between the synovial membrane and the fibrous layer of the capsule.

Joint Movement

  • The elbow joint allows for flexion and extension movements between the humerus and the ulna.

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