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Ulnar Collateral Ligament
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Description
Alternative Names
- Elbow Medial Collateral Ligament
Anatomy
- Anterior Oblique Ligament (AOL)
- Sometimes referred to as anterior bundle
- Origin: Medial Epicondyle
- Insertion: Sublime tubercle
- Can be subdivided into anterior band and posterior band
- Posterior Oblique Ligament (Posterior Bundle)
- Transverse Ligament (Ligament of Cooper)
Actions
- Anterior Oblique Ligament
- Anterior band: isometric strain during range of motion
- Posterior band: increasing strain with increased elbow flexion
- Posterior Oblique Ligament
- Increase tension as flexion increases
Clinical Significance
See Also
Created by:
John Kiel on 29 December 2019 01:23:39
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27 April 2023 06:04:31
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