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Anatomy Final - elbow
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- 1What is the function of the elbow?provides stability for forceful motions when using tools
- 2Why is the elbow called an "unforgiving joint"bc it is a highly stable joint and injuries can be challenging
- 3True/ False: any motion to the elbow will not impact the shoulder and wrist due to the shared musclesFalse
- 4What three bones make up the elbow?the humerus
the radius
the ulna - 5Trochlea vs the capitulum-the trochlea articulates with the ulna and the capitulum articulates with the radius
- - 6What is the function of the radial fossa?receives the head of radius in elbow flexion
- 7What are the joints of the elbow?humeroradial and humeroulnar
- 8What kind of joint is the radioulnar joint?uniaxial pivot joint (supination/pronation) - transverse plane
- 9What is unique about the radiolnar joint?The radius rotates around the ulna, the ulna does not rotate
- 10Interosseous membrane acts as a _________.stabilizer and an attachment site for forearm and wrist muscles
- 11What three peripheral nerves pass through the elbow?ulnar, median, radial
- 12compression sites of peripheral nerves at the arm and elbowcubital tunnel - ulnar nerve
radial tunnel - radial nerve
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- Occupational Therapy Flashcards on Anatomy Final - elbow , created by Kaitlyn Mears on 07/12/2016.
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