Sports Medicine 1 Unit 10: The Elbow

Bones

Humerus

Radius

Ulna

Classification and sub-classification

Diarthrodial

Hinge Joint~ Humerus and Ulna

Pivot Joint~ Radius,Ulna, and humerus

Motions

Flexion

Extension

Rotation

Major Muscles

Biceps:Flexion

Brachioradialis:Flexion

Tricep:Extension

Other Muscles

Flexor Group: Wrist Flexion

Extensor Group: Wrist Extension

Pronator Group: Hand and Wrist Pronation

Supinator Group: Hand and Wrist Supination

Ligaments

Radial Collateral Ligament

Ulnar Collateral

Annular Ligament

Radial Collateral Ligament

Gives stability against varus forces

Injured by varus overload

Ulnar Collateral Ligament

Gives stability against valgus forces

Injured by valgus stress overload

Dislocations

FOOSH

Almost always a Posterior dislocation

Tendonitis

Inflammation of the rotator cuff and bicep tendon

Tennis Elbow

Lateral epicondylitis

Too much extension and/or supination

Golfer’s Elbow

Medial epicondyltis

Too much Flexion and/or pronation

Neuritis

A nerve irritated from being constantly hit or pinched

Become inflammed