Elbow anatomy and structural biomechanics.
The elbow is a trochoginglymus joint with three articulations (the ulnohumeral, radiocapitellar, and proximal radioulnar joints) and two degrees of freedom (flexion/extension and pronation/supination). The congruity of the articulations as well as the medial and lateral collateral ligament complexes account for a majority of the stability of the joint. Muscles play a dynamic role in stabilizing the elbow. Understanding the anatomy and biomechanics of the elbow is essential to diagnosing and treating problems that develop in a patient's elbow.
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Jess G
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Ocean Orthopedic Associates, PA, 20 Hospital Drive, Suite 12, Toms River, NJ 08755, USA.
Ahmad
Christopher S
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Lee
Thay Q
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D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D004550:Elbow / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000502:physiology*; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology