Ligaments
Which of the following ligaments is not found in the elbow?
Ulnar collateral ligament
Radial collateral ligament
Fibular collateral ligament
Fibular Collateral Ligament
What three bones make up the elbow?
Humerus, radius, and ulna
Name 2 of the arm (elbow) injuries?
Elbow sprain
Tennis elbow
Valgus extension overload
Olecranon Stress Fracture
Name 3 muscles found at the elbow?
Brachialis
Bicep brachii
Brachioradialis
Pronator teres
Tricep brachii
Who is most at most at risk of tennis elbow?
Elders
Middle Aged Adults
Teens
Babies
Middle Age Adults
Where does the Radial Collateral Ligament connect?
From the lateral end of the Humerus to the proximal end of Ulna.
What is the longest bone that makes up the elbow?
Humerus
Cause of tennis elbow?
Overuse and muscle strain, the overuse of the extensor carpi radialis brevis, repetitive motion.
What is the major primary elbow flexor?
Brachialis
Who is most likely to injure their ulnar collateral ligament (UCL)?
Middle Age Adults
Athletes
Elders
Young Teens
Athletes
Where does the Ulnar Collateral Ligament connect?
From the medial side of the humerus to the proximal portion of the ulna.
Most pointy portion of the elbow?
Olecranon
Symptoms of an Olecranon Stress Fracture?
Swelling over the "tip" or back of the elbow.
Bruising around the elbow. ...
Tenderness to the touch.
Numbness in one or more fingers.
Pain with movement of the elbow or with rotation of the forearm.
What does the Brachialis do?
Flexes the elbow
Give two reasons that could lead to an elbow injury occurring for an athlete?
(provide an example)
...
What movement does the Ulnar Collateral Ligament prevent?
prevents excessive abduction of elbow joint
What kind of joint is the elbow?
Hinge joint
Cause of a Valgus Extension Overload?
During the throwing motion, the olecranon and humerus bones are twisted and forced against each other. Over time it leads to VEO.
Which of the following is not a function of the brachioradialis?
Flexes forearm to elbow
pronate
supinate
Adduction of forearm
Adduction of forearm
An elbow dislocation of a volleyball player has occurred. What are some of the signs and symptoms you are likely to observe?
Pain, swelling, bruising and stiffness
A snap or pop at the time of injury may be felt or heard
Visible deformity etc.
Where is the Annular ligament located?
It surrounds the head of the radius
What bone at the elbow joint is part of your forearm, and is located on the lateral side?
Radius
Which of the following is not a symptoms of elbow sprain?
Pain
Swelling
Tenderness
Warmth
Bruising
Dizziness
Dizziness
Name any anterior arm muscle?
Bicep, Brachialis
How long will an elbow sprain take to heal? (grade 1).
2-4 weeks