Anatomy & Landmarks
his triangular space on the anterior elbow contains the brachial artery and the median nerve.
What is the Cubital Fossa?
Often called "Tennis Elbow," this condition involves inflammation of the tendons on the outside of the elbow.
What is Lateral Epicondylitis?
his surgical procedure, named after a famous pitcher, uses a tendon graft to reconstruct the UCL.
What is Tommy John Surgery?
This "funny bone" is actually this large nerve that runs through the cubital tunnel.
What is the Ulnar Nerve?
This condition, common in young throwing athletes, involves a "bony" injury to the medial epicondyle due to repetitive stress.
What is Little League Elbow?
To test for Lateral Epicondylitis, a clinician might ask the patient to perform resisted extension of this specific finger.
What is the Middle Finger (Maudsley’s Test)?
This bony prominence on the proximal ulna forms the "point" of the elbow.
What is the Olecranon?
This is the most common direction for an elbow dislocation to occur.
What is Posterior?
his test involves tapping over the ulnar nerve to check for tingling or "pins and needles" in the hand.
What is Tinel’s Sign?
This ligament on the medial side of the elbow is the primary stabilizer against valgus stress and is frequently injured in pitchers.
What is the Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL)?
Golfer’s Elbow" affects this specific bony landmark on the inner side of the arm.
What is the Medial Epicondyle?
his is the immediate "RICE" protocol used for acute elbow strains.
What is Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation?
his muscle is the primary supinator of the forearm and also assists in elbow flexion.
What is the Biceps Brachii?
This specific fluid-filled sac becomes inflamed and swollen at the tip of the elbow, often looking like a "golf ball" under the skin.
What is Olecranon Bursitis?
A positive Valgus Stress Test at the elbow indicates a tear or laxity in this specific structure.
What is the Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL)?