The Elbow Complex - Bones & Bony Landmarks

1. Bones and bony landmarks (6-minutes): Identification and palpation of relevant bones and bony landmarks on an anatomical skeleton and/or live model, with appropriate use of anatomical terminology. Follow-up questions may explore classification, structure and function. "Tell me what you know about the bones and bony landmarks of the elbow complex."

Which bones make up the elbow complex?

The Humerus, The Radius, The Ulna

What’s the classification of the Humerus?

Long bone

How many bony landmarks does the Humerus have, and how many relate to the elbow complex?

The Humerus has nine bony landmarks, and five of them relate to the elbow complex

Name the five bony landmarks of the Humerus that relate to the elbow complex.

1. The Lateral Epicondyle

2. The Medial Epicondyle

3. Bicipital Groove

4. Radial Groove

5. Olecranon Fossa

Name the bony landmarks of the Humerus that relate to the elbow complex that can be palpated.

1. Lateral Epicondyle

2. Medial Epicondyle

3. Bicipital Groove

4. Olecranon Fossa

What is the Lateral Epicondyle the attachment of?

Most of the wrist and finger extensors

What is the Medial Epicondyle the attachment of?

Most of the wrist and finger flexors

What is the Bicipital Groove also known as?

Intertubercular Groove

What does the Bicipital Groove contain?

Biceps Brachii tendon

What is the Bicipital Groove the attachment of?

Latissimus Dorsi and Pectoralis Major

What does the Radial Groove contain?

The Radial nerve

What is the Radial Groove the attachment of?

The Medial (below) and Lateral (above) Heads of Triceps Brachii

What does the Olecranon Fossa articulate with?

The Olecranon of the Ulna

What’s the classification of the Radius?

Long bone

How many bony landmarks does the Radius have, and how many of them relate to the elbow complex?

The Radius has three bony landmarks, and all three relate to the elbow complex

Name the three bony landmarks of the Radius that relate to the elbow complex.

1. Head of Radius

2. Radial Tuberosity

3. The Radial Styloid Process

Name the bony landmarks of the Radius that relate to the elbow complex that can be palpated.

1. Head of Radius

2. Radial Tuberosity

3. The Radial Styloid Process

What does the Head of Radius articulate with?

The Capitulum of the Humerus

What is the Radial Tuberosity the attachment of?

Biceps Brachii

What is the Radial Styloid Process the attachment of?

Brachioradialis

What’s the classification of the Ulna?

Long bone

How many bony landmarks does the Ulna have, and how many of them relate to the elbow complex?

The Ulna has four bony landmarks, and all four of them relate to the elbow complex

Name the four bony landmarks of the Ulna that relate to the elbow complex.

1. The Olecranon

2. Coronoid Process

3. The Ulna Tuberosity

4. The Ulna Styloid Process

Name the bony landmarks of the Ulna that relate to the elbow complex that can be palpated.

1. The Olecranon

2. The Ulna Styloid Process

What does the Olecranon articulate with?

The Olecranon Fossa of the Humerus

What is the Olecranon the attachment of?

Triceps Brachii

What is the Coronoid Process the attachment of?

Brachialis and Flexor Digitorum Profundus and Superficialis

What is the Ulna Tuberosity the attachment of?

Brachialis

What’s the classification of the Scapula?

Flat bone

How many bony landmarks does the Scapula have, and how many relate to the elbow complex?

The Scapula has 12 bony landmarks, and four of them relate to the elbow complex

Name the four bony landmarks of the Scapula that relate to the elbow complex.

1. The Coracoid Process

2. The Glenoid

3. Supra-Glenoid Tubercle

4. Infra-Glenoid Tubercle

Name the bony landmarks of the Scapula that relate to the elbow complex that can be palpated.

1. The Coracoid Process

What is the Coracoid Process the attachment of?

Biceps Brachii and Pectoralis Minor

What does the Glenoid articulate with?

The Head of Humerus

What is the Supra-Glenoid Tubercle the attachment of?

Biceps Brachii (Long Head)

What is the Infra-Glenoid Tubercle the attachment of?

Triceps Brachii (Long Head)