Elbow Anatomy Review

Front

What is the ulnar head?

Back

The ulnar head is the distal end of the ulna bone, which forms part of the elbow joint.

Front

What is the short head of the biceps brachii?

Back

The short head of the biceps brachii is one of the two heads of the biceps muscle, originating from the coracoid process of the scapula.

Front

What is the brachialis muscle?

Back

The brachialis is a muscle in the upper arm that flexes the elbow joint, located beneath the biceps brachii.

Front

What is the head of the radius?

Back

The head of the radius is the proximal end of the radius bone, which articulates with the humerus at the elbow.

Front

What is the humerus?

Back

The humerus is the long bone of the upper arm, extending from the shoulder to the elbow.

Front

What is the medial epicondyle?

Back

The medial epicondyle is a bony prominence on the inner side of the humerus, serving as an attachment point for muscles of the forearm.

Front

What is the trochlea?

Back

The trochlea is a spool-shaped structure on the humerus that articulates with the ulna at the elbow joint.

Front

What is the capitulum?

Back

The capitulum is a rounded knob on the humerus that articulates with the head of the radius.

Front

What is the function of the elbow joint?

Back

The elbow joint allows for flexion and extension of the forearm relative to the upper arm.

Front

What are the main ligaments of the elbow?

Back

The main ligaments of the elbow include the ulnar collateral ligament, radial collateral ligament, and annular ligament.