Questions and Answers
What is the role of the interosseous membrane in relation to the humeroradial joint?
What happens when there are tears in the interosseous membrane?
What is the predominant fiber direction of the central band of the interosseous membrane?
What happens when heavy loads are held with the elbow extended?
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Which muscle can assist with holding the radius and load firmly against the humerus?
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What can proximal migration of the radius cause?
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What is the global kinesiologic role of the central band of the interosseous membrane?
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Which bone does most elbow flexors attach to?
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What does contraction of the elbow flexors do?
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What can happen if the interosseous membrane tears?
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What happens when heavy loads are supported through the forearm at shoulder level?
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Study Notes
- Most elbow flexors attach to the radius.
- Contraction of these muscles pulls the radius proximally against the humerus.
- The interosseous membrane helps protect the humeroradial joint from large compression forces.
- Tears in the interosseous membrane can cause proximal migration of the radius.
- Proximal migration can cause bony asymmetry and high stress on the humeroradial joint and wrist.
- The central band of the interosseous membrane has an important global kinesiologic role.
- The predominant fiber direction of the central band is not aligned to resist distally applied forces on the radius.
- Holding heavy loads with the elbow extended places demands on other tissues to accept the load.
- Contraction of the brachioradialis or other muscles can assist with holding the radius and load firmly against the humerus.
- Supporting loads through the forearm at shoulder level directs the weight proximally through the radius.
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Test your knowledge on the anatomy and function of the elbow flexors and the interosseous membrane with this quiz. Learn about the important role these muscles play in protecting the humeroradial joint and wrist, and the potential consequences of interosseous membrane tears. Discover how to properly support heavy loads through the forearm and which muscles can assist with holding the radius and load firmly against the humerus. Keywords: anatomy, elbow flexors, interosseous membrane, humeror