Elbow Joint Anatomy Essentials

Front

Bones involved

Back

Humerus, Radius, Ulna

Front

Type of joint

Back

Hinge joint

Front

Main ligaments of elbow joint

Back

Ulnar collateral, Radial collateral

Front

Primary movements of elbow

Back

Flexion, Extension

Front

Flexors of elbow joint

Back

Biceps brachii, Brachialis, Brachioradialis

Front

Extensors of elbow joint

Back

Triceps brachii, Anconeus

Front

Nerve supply of elbow joint

Back

Median, Radial, Ulnar,Musculocutaneous nerves

Front

Blood supply of elbow joint

Back

Brachial artery, Ulnar artery

Front

Coronoid process fits into

Back

coronoid fossa of ulna

Front

Superior articular surface of Radial head

articulate with

Back

capitulum of humerus