Anatomy
What fluid-filled sac cushions the elbow?
Olecranon Bursa
Primary muscle for elbow flexion?
Biceps
Common name for lateral epicondylitis?
Tennis Elbow
Positive Tinel’s Test = injury to what structure?
Ulnar Nerve
#1 cause of most elbow injuries?
Overuse
Which ligament holds radius & ulna together?
Annular
Primary muscle for elbow extension?
Triceps
Common name for medial epicondylitis?
Golfer's Elbow
What test checks UCL integrity?
Moving Valgus Stress Test
Name 2 ways pitchers prevent UCL injury.
Rest, pitch counts etc.
Name the 3 bones forming the elbow.
Humerus, Radius, Ulna
What type of joint is the elbow?
Hinge
What injury affects young throwers’ elbows?
Little League Elbow
Positive Hook Test = what injury?
Biceps tendon rupture
Why are fractures an emergency?
Arteries and nerves risk
Which bone has the “hook”?
Ulna – Olecranon process
List all 4 elbow movements.
Flex, Extend, Supinate, Pronate
What’s Tommy John’s real name?
UCL Reconstruction
Difference between strain & sprain?
Strain=muscle or tendon
Sprain= ligament
Medial vs lateral pain indicates what muscle groups?
Flexors vs extensors
Which bone rotates for pronation/supination?
Radius
In what position are forearm bones crossed?
Pronation
Common mechanism for ulna dislocation?
Hyperextension
Treatment for epicondylitis?
PRICE + modify activity
Define “two-joint muscle.”
Crosses two joints; higher injury risk