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Notes on the Anatomy of the Elbow

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These are brief notes on the anatomy of the elbow and the cubital fossa. They include high quality, annotated diagrams and examples of the types of fractures that can affect the elbow joints. Check it out if you're struggling with the topic!

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Medicine








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Anterior side of distal humerus

Brachialis




Posterior side of distal humerus

Olecranon
• Inserts into olecranon fossa.
• No hyperextension.
• Attachment point for triceps.
• Fractured by: trauma OR avulsion
by triceps.
• Detachment of triceps ---> triceps
pulls bone with it.

Medial epicondyle


Olecranon bursa ----> Sits below the
olecranon.
Sub tendinous bursa ---> between
triceps and olecranon




Olecranon bursa inflammation ---->
Medical student’s elbow OR miner’s
elbow.
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