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Review
. 2004 Oct;23(4):503-17, vii.
doi: 10.1016/j.csm.2004.06.008.

Elbow anatomy and structural biomechanics

Jess G Alcid  1 , Christopher S Ahmad, Thay Q Lee
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Review

Elbow anatomy and structural biomechanics

Jess G Alcid et al. Clin Sports Med. 2004 Oct.

Abstract

The elbow is a trochoginglymus joint with three articulations (the ulnohumeral, radiocapitellar, and proximal radioulnar joints) and two degrees of freedom (flexion/extension and pronation/supination). The congruity of the articulations as well as the medial and lateral collateral ligament complexes account for a majority of the stability of the joint. Muscles play a dynamic role in stabilizing the elbow. Understanding the anatomy and biomechanics of the elbow is essential to diagnosing and treating problems that develop in a patient's elbow.

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