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Elbow Anatomy

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Muscles

Lateral illustration of the elbow joint showing the joint space, synovium, capsule and posterior fat pad
Bony anatomy of the elbow
Anatomic ligaments of the elbow. 1-A The lateral collateral ligament complex and its associated ligaments. Fig. 1-B The medial ulnar collateral ligament and its associated bundles[1]
Elbow bursae. a Lateral elbow and b transverse section distal to the elbow joint show bicipitoradial bursa (arrows) and olecranon bursa (curved arrow). Note the brachialis (white area anterior to ulna). B biceps brachii, O olecranon, RT radial tuberosity, U ulna, R radius[2]

Flexors

Extensors


Bones

Accessory Bones of the Elbow


Joints


Ligaments


Nerves


Vascular Supply


Bursa of the Elbow


Other Anatomic Structures

Distal structures related to the elbow


See Also

Internal

External


References

  1. Domingue, Grayson, M. Wesley Honeycutt, and John T. Riehl. "Orthopaedic Tips: Review of Radial Head Fractures." JBJS Journal of Orthopaedics for Physician Assistants 8.3 (2020): e20.
  2. Ruangchaijatuporn, Thumanoon, et al. "Ultrasound evaluation of bursae: anatomy and pathological appearances." Skeletal radiology 46 (2017): 445-462.
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John Kiel on 7 November 2019 18:43:20
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