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what type of joint is the elbow
synovial joint
what arethe articulating surfaces of the elbow joint

trochlea of Humerus with trochlea notch of ulna,


capitulum of Humerus with head of radius

describe the synovial membrane of the elbow joint

the synovisl membrane is attached to the margins of the articular surfaces of the Humerus and covers fossae. posteriorly it folds between the radius and ulna.



where do fat pads lie in the elbow joint
fat pads lie between the capsule and synovial membrane at the fossae and are clearly visible when the joint is swollen
what is the blood supply to the elbow joint?
the blood supply to the elbow joint is from the branches of the radial, brachial and ulna arteries - which form an anastomosis around the joint.
describe where the capsular ligaments are attached to in the elbow joint
broad fibrous layers attached to medial epicondyle, upper margins of the radial and coronoid fossae, ulna and radial collateral ligaments . posteriorly attached to margin of the elecranon fossa, capitulum, trochlea and olecranon process.
where are the bursae in the elbow joint
in the olecranon - between joint capsule and triceps tendon
what is the range of movement of the elbow joint
flexion and extension