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what type of joint is the elbow
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synovial joint
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what arethe articulating surfaces of the elbow joint
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trochlea of Humerus with trochlea notch of ulna, capitulum of Humerus with head of radius |
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describe the synovial membrane of the elbow joint
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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. |
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where do fat pads lie in the elbow joint
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fat pads lie between the capsule and synovial membrane at the fossae and are clearly visible when the joint is swollen
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what is the blood supply to the elbow joint?
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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.
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describe where the capsular ligaments are attached to in the elbow joint
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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.
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where are the bursae in the elbow joint
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in the olecranon - between joint capsule and triceps tendon
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what is the range of movement of the elbow joint
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flexion and extension
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