Elbow joint

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The elbow joint is a synovial hinge joint found in the upper limb between the distal arm and the proximal forearm. It is the point of articulation of three bones including the humerus, radius, and ulna. The main articulation of the elbow is formed between the distal humerus and proximal ulna. However, there are additional articulations between the proximal radius and the humerus, as well as between the proximal radius and ulna. Functionally, the elbow is a hinge joint, allowing movement in only one plane: flexion and extension. Yet, it also facilitates motion in the hand in the form of supination and pronation of the forearm.

This video tutorial will provide you with an overview of the elbow joint.

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Now you can visualize each feature of the elbow joint. First, you can observe the structures from the lateral and medial perspectives, and then from the sagittal section.

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