Elbow joint
The elbow is a synovial hinge joint. The joint capsule contains three joints:
The annular ligament allows pronation and supination.
Diagram illustrating position Elbow joint (anterior)
Diagram illustrating position Elbow joint (posterior)
- 1. humeroradial joint between the head of the radius and the capitulum of the humerus
- 2. humeroulnar joint between the trochlear notch of the ulna and the trochlear of the humerus
- 3. Proximal radioulnar joint between radial head and radial notch.
The annular ligament allows pronation and supination.
Diagram illustrating position Elbow joint (anterior)
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Diagram illustrating position Elbow joint (posterior)
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