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10 Cards in this Set
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ELBOW JOINT IS COMPOSED OF
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humeroulnar & humeroradial joint
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HUMEROULNAR JOINT
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articulation b/w ulnar and humerus
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HUMERORADIAL JOINT
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articulation b/w radius and humerus
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ELBOW JOINT TYPE
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uniaxial, hinge, filled with synovial fluid
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LIGAMENTST THAT SUPPORT THE ELBOW
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medial (ulnar) collateral ligament, lateral (radial) ulnar collateral ligament, annular ligament
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MEDIAL COLLATERAL LIGAMENT (ELBOW)
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connects medial epicondyle of humerus to the coranoid process and olecranon; limits the forearm from moving excessively laterally
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LATERAL COLLATERAL LIGAMENT (ELBOW)
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connects the lateral epicondyle of humerus to the annular ligament and olecranon; limits the forearm from moving excessively medially
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ANNULAR LIGAMENT
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wraps around the radial head; hold the head of radius with the radial notch of the ulna
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PROXIMAL & DISTAL RADIOULNAR JOINT
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articulation b/w radius and ulna; uniaxial, pivot joints
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INTEROSSEOUS MEMBRANE
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thin, strong fibrous sheet that binds together the radius and ulna; holds together the proximal & distal radioulnar joints
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