Anatomy
·Upper Limb
Elbow Joint
⭐ PREMIUM
The elbow is a compound synovial hinge between the humerus, ulna and radius, sharing one capsule.
ARTICULATIONS (one joint capsule)
• Humero-ulnar: trochlea ↔ trochlear notch — the main hinge (flexion/extension).
• Humero-radial: capitulum ↔ radial head.
• Proximal radio-ulnar: shares the capsule (rotation).
LIGAMENTS
• Ulnar (medial) collateral ligament: three bands; the anterior band is the…
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