WorksheetsElbow Joint Anatomy Worksheet
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
Which of the following bones is NOT part of the elbow joint?
Humerus
Ulna
Radius
Carpals
The lateral rounded structure at the distal end of the humerus is called:
Trochlea
Capitulum
Olecranon
Coronoid process
The spool-shaped medial structure at the distal end of the humerus that articulates with the ulna is called:
Capitulum
Trochlea
Olecranon
Coronoid fossa
Which structures work together to prevent hyperextension of the elbow joint?
Coronoid fossa and coronoid process
Capitulum and radial head
Olecranon fossa and olecranon process
Trochlea and trochlear notch
How many joints are considered part of the elbow and forearm joint complex?
One joint – humeroulnar joint only
Two joints – humeroulnar and humeroradial
Three joints – humeroulnar, humeroradial, and proximal radioulnar
Four joints – humeroulnar, humeroradial, proximal radioulnar, and distal radioulnar
What is the structural joint type of the proximal and distal radioulnar joints?
Hinge joint
Pivot joint
Ball-and-socket joint
Condyloid joint
Which two ligaments provide primary stability to the elbow joint on the medial and lateral sides?
Radial collateral ligament and annular ligament
Ulnar collateral ligament and radial collateral ligament
Annular ligament and quadrate ligament
Interosseous membrane and annular ligament
"Baseball elbow" (commonly seen in pitchers) is most often an injury to which ligament?
Radial collateral ligament
Ulnar collateral ligament
Annular ligament
Interosseous membrane
Which of the following is NOT a movement of the elbow and forearm?
Flexion
Extension
Pronation
Abduction
Which muscle can flex the elbow joint and supinate the forearm?
Brachialis
Biceps brachii
Brachioradialis
Pronator teres
Which small triangular muscle located at the back of the elbow assists the triceps in elbow extension and stabilizes the elbow joint?
Anconeus
Brachialis
Pronator teres
Flexor carpi ulnaris
Which muscle originates from the medial epicondyle of the humerus and crosses the forearm diagonally to pronate the forearm?
Supinator
Pronator quadratus
Pronator teres
Brachioradialis
