elbow (cubital joint)

Function

• synovial joint connecting humerus to radius & ulna of forearm

Structure

• articular surfaces of the elbow are connected by a capsule, which thicken medially & laterally.
• major ligaments of the elbow include:
  • ulnar collateral ligament
  • radial collateral ligament
  • annular ligament

Innervation

• musculocutaneous nerve, radial nerve & ulnar nerve

Arterial supply

• derived from the anastomosis around the elbow joint

More general terms

• synovial joint (diarthrosis)
• upper extremity structure

Additional terms

• elbow arthrography
• elbow arthrotomy
• elbow fracture
• elbow injury
• elbow pain
• elbow splinter
• elbow subluxation; annular ligament displacement; radial-head subluxation; pulled elbow
• proximal/superior radioulnar joint; proximal radioulnar articulation
• sacciform recess of elbow joint

Component of

• upper extremity (upper limb)

Components

• ulnar collateral ligament of the elbow (medial collateral ligament)
• cubital fossa