Anatomy of the elbow, Wrist and hand

ELBOW, WRIST & HAND ANATOMY

, LEARNING OUTCOMES

 Describe and understand the osteology, arthrology of
elbow, wrist & hand
 Understand the ligaments surrounding elbow, wrist &
 Understand the function of the elbow & wrist joints
 Understand the role of specific structures of the elbow
wrist and hand
 Introduce the myology involved with elbow and wrist
function

,OSTEOLOGY – ELBOW, WRIST & HAND


 Humerus


 Radius


 Ulna


 Carpals


 Metacarpals

, ELBOW JOINT Elbow joint
 Synovial, hinge
 Humeroulnar
 Trochlea (Humerus)
 Trochlear notch (Ulna)

 Humeroradial joint
 Capitulum (Humerus)
 Head of radius (Radius)

 Flexion / Extension


Need to also consider
 Superior Radioulnar joint
 Radius / Ulna

 Pronation / Supination