ATH 1061 Lecture Notes - Lecture 23: Olecranon Fossa, Coronoid Fossa Of The Humerus, Radial Tuberosity
Hand, Wrist & Elbow Injuries
Chapters 23, 24
I. Elbow Anatomy
a. Bony Anatomy
i. Humerus
1. Medial epicondyle
2. Lateral epicondyle
3. Coronoid fossa
4. Radial fossa
5. Capitulum
6. Olecranon fossa
7. Trochlea
ii. Ulna
1. Olecranon
2. Trochlear notch
3. Coronoid process
4. Ulnar tuberosity
5. Radial notch of ulna
iii. Radius
1. Head
2. Neck
3. Radial tuberosity
b. Functional Anatomy
i. Biceps brachii
1. Flexion
ii. Triceps
1. Extension
iii. Flexor pronator mass
1. Pronation
2. Wrist flexion
iv. Extensors
1. Wrist Extension
c. Other Bits ‘n Pieces
i. Ulnar nerve
ii. Funny bone
iii. Hinge joint
iv. Medial Collateral Ligament== Ulnar Collateral Ligament
v. Pitching- valgus collateral overload---tommy johns surgery—it is
acceleration phase of pitching where the force is being taken at the
elbow
II. Elbow Injuries
a. Olecranon Bursitis
i. Hinge joint
ii. Direct contact
