The Elbow Complex - Joints & Movements

2. Joints and movements (6-minutes): Identification of the relevant articulations, demonstration and description of available movements, planes of movement and expected ranges of motion. Follow-up questions may explore joint classification, properties, structure and function. "Tell me what you know about the joints and movements of the elbow complex."

What are the three joints of the elbow complex?

1. Humeroulnar

2. Proximal Radioulnar

3. Humeroradial

What articulating surfaces make up the Humeroulnar joint?

The Trochlea of the Humerus and the Trochlea Notch of the Ulna (anterior)

The Olecranon Fossa of the Humerus and the Olecranon of the Ulna (posterior)

What articulating surfaces make up the Proximal Radioulnar joint?

The Head of Radius and the Ulnar Notch of the Ulna

What articulating surfaces make up the Humeroradial joint?

The Capitulum of the Humerus and the Head of Radius

What’s the classification of the Humeroulnar joint?

Synovial Hinge

What movements can be performed at the Humeroulnar joint in the Sagittal plane?

Flexion and Extension

What’s the classification of the Proximal Radioulnar joint?

Synovial Pivot

What movements can be performed at the Proximal Radioulnar joint in the Transverse plane?

Pronation and Supination