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12 Cards in this Set
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Annular ligament where is located |
Completely encircles radius head |
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What does the annular ligament do |
Anchors the radial head into the radial notch of the ulna |
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What does the annular ligament do |
Keeping the radial head in the radial notch of the ulna in place when pronating and supinating |
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Pic of annular ligament |
Back (Definition) |
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What is the shape of the lateral(radial) collateral ligament |
Is strong and fan shaped |
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Where does the lateral (radial) collateral ligament extend from |
Extends from the lateral epicondyle of the humerus to blend with the annular ligament attcahed to the ulna |
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What does the lateral (radial) collateral ligaments protects the joint from |
Excessive varus force |
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What type of joint is the elbow |
Complex synovial joint Hibge type |
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Pic of lateral(radial) ligament |
Back (Definition) |
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What type of joint is the elbow |
A compound synovial hinge joint |
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What type of joint is the elbow |
A compound synovial hinge joint |
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What are the articulations of the elbow |
Humero-ulanr joint Trochlea / trochlear notch Radioulnar joint Radial head and capitulum Superior radioulanr joint Radial head and radial notch of ulna |
