Elbow joint

This will be helpful for the readers to understand the ligaments of elbow joint briefly where as it also covers the applied anatomy relatively.

1. ELBOW JOINT B y: M s. Sharon .s. khade 2 nd year B.Bsc Nursing St Andrews college of nursing

2. LIGAMENTS OF ELBOW JOINT

3. Ulnar collateral ligament The ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) is the primary medial stabilizer of the elbow. Of the elbow ligaments, it is the most commonly injured. It runs from the medial side of the humerus to the ulna, and is composed of two bands . The anterior band, seen in the picture, is the ligament that is injured with  UCL sprains .

4. Radial collateral ligament the radial collateral ligament [proper] (RCL), from the  lateral epicondyle  to the annular ligament deep to the  common extensor tendon [1]

5. Annular ligament The annular ligament surrounds the head of the radius and attaches it to the humerus . It allows the radius to rotate, which enables you to turn your forearm, like when you turn a doorknob. Although it is not commonly injured with sports, it can cause problems and limit motion if the elbow is immobilized for long periods, such as after a fracture or after surgery.

6. APPLIED ANATOMY

7. OLECRANON BRUSITIS :

8. Tennis elbow :

9. GOLFERS ELBOW :