Elbow Ligaments

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List the ligaments and structures of the elbow
- capsule
- medial collateral ligament
- lateral collateral ligament
- annular ligament
Joint Capulse
- humeroulnar, humeroradial and superior radioulnar joints all within capsule
- strengthened by ligaments
Medial or Ulnar Collateral Ligament
- Triangular shaped
- Medial Stability
- Medial Epicondyle to coroniod and olecranon prossess of ulna
- Strengthens capsule
Lateral or Radial Collateral Ligament
- Triangular shaped
- lateral stability
- lateral epicndyle to annular ligament and lateral ulna
- strenthens capsule
Annular Ligament
- Encompaasses radial head
- attaches anteriorly and posteriorly to the radial notch of the ulna
- holds the radius against the ulna
Interosseous Membrane
- Broad flat membrane
- keeps radius and ulna together
- provides more surface for muscle attachments