What is the elbow joint?
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The the elbow joint is called the elbow joint. Gray's Anatomy (1918) describes it as a hinge-type synovial joint.
Summary
The the elbow joint is called the elbow joint. Gray's Anatomy (1918) describes it as a hinge-type synovial joint.
What it is
- A hinge-type synovial joint.
- Formed between the humerus above and the ulna and radius below.
- Allows bending (flexion) and straightening (extension) of the arm.
Where it is
- Between the upper arm and the forearm.
- Reinforced by strong ligaments on each side.
- Enclosed in a common capsule with the joint that allows the radius to rotate.
Sources
According to Gray's Anatomy of the Human Body (1918, public domain):
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