Muscles
What side of the forearm are the wrist/finger flexors located?
Anterior and/or Medial
Name the 2 bones in the forearm
radius and ulna
What is another name for medial epicondylitis of the elbow?
Little Leaguers Elbow
What should you do if a elbow dislocation is suspected?
Call EMS, splint the joint in the position it is in, monitor cap refill/pulse and sensation of forearm/hand
Name one test that assesses for an ACL tear
Lachman's or Anterior Drawer
Name one wrist motion the anterior/medial forearm muscles produce
Flexion or pronation
Which bone is located on the medial side?
Ulna
What is the correct term for tennis elbow?
Lateral Epicondylitis
What is the initial treatment (24-48hrs) for acute elbow strain?
RICE
What is the correct term for "shin splints"
Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome
What muscles attach to lateral epicondyle
Extensors
Which forearm bone crosses over the other when the wrist is pronated?
Radius
What is another name for hitting your "funny bone"?
Ulnar Nerve Contusion
What 2 sports are UCL tears most common?
Baseball and football
Where is glycogen stored?
What is the triceps resonsible for
elbow extension
What is the name of the tip/pointed end of the of the ulna?
Olecranon process
What does Valgus and Varus stress test assess for?
UCL and RCL injuries/sprains
What are 2 signs and symptoms of olecranon bursitis?
pocket of fluid on the olecranon process, pain, loss of ROM
What is myositis ossificans
hard painful lump that develops in muscles tissue after a trauma to the area
What tree muscles are responsible for elbow flexion
Biceps brachii, brachialis, brachioradialis
Name 2 joints that are part of the elbow
Humeralulnar, radio-ulnar, or humeralradial
How do you perform the "Resistive Tennis Elbow" test?
Lateral epicondylitis
Why are elbow dislocations serious, and why should you not try to relocate outside of hospital setting?
Nerves and blood vessels can become trapped leading or possible loss of the limb if surgical intervention is not readily accessible
Name one muscle that externally rotates the shoulder
Infraspinatus or teres minor