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  2. Elbow - Wikipedia

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    The elbow is the region between the upper arm and the forearm that surrounds the elbow joint. [1] The elbow includes prominent landmarks such as the olecranon , the cubital fossa (also called the chelidon, or the elbow pit), and the lateral and the medial epicondyles of the humerus .

  3. Olecranon - Wikipedia

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    The olecranon (/ oʊ ˈ l ɛ k r ə n ɒ n /, from Greek olene 'elbow' and kranon 'head'), is a large, thick, curved bony process on the proximal, posterior end of the ulna.It forms the protruding part of the elbow and is opposite to the cubital fossa or elbow pit (trochlear notch).

  4. Ulnar collateral ligament of elbow joint - Wikipedia

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    During activities such as overhand baseball pitching, this ligament is subjected to extreme tension, which places the overhand-throwing athlete at risk for injury. [4] Acute or chronic disruption and/or attenuation of the ulnar collateral ligament often result in medial elbow pain, valgus instability, and impaired throwing performance. There ...

  5. Upper limb - Wikipedia

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    The arm proper (brachium), sometimes called the upper arm, [5] the region between the shoulder and the elbow, is composed of the humerus with the elbow joint at its distal end. The elbow joint is a complex of three joints — the humeroradial, humeroulnar, and superior radioulnar joints — the former two allowing flexion and extension whilst ...

  6. Radial collateral ligament of elbow joint - Wikipedia

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    The composition of the triangular ligamentous structure on the lateral side of the elbow varies widely between individuals [1] and can be considered either a single ligament, [2] in which case multiple distal attachments are generally mentioned and the annular ligament is described separately, or as several separate ligaments, [1] in which case parts of those ligaments are often described as ...

  7. Anterior ligament of elbow - Wikipedia

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    The anterior ligament of the elbow is a broad and thin fibrous layer covering the anterior surface of the joint.. It is attached to the front of the medial epicondyle and to the front of the humerus immediately above the coronoid and radial fossae below, to the anterior surface of the coronoid process of the ulna and to the annular ligament, being continuous on either side with the collateral ...

  8. Radial tuberosity - Wikipedia

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    Beneath the neck of the radius, on the medial side, is an eminence, the radial tuberosity; its surface is divided into: . a posterior, rough portion, for the insertion of the tendon of the biceps brachii.

  9. Ulnar collateral ligament injury of the elbow - Wikipedia

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    Ligaments of the left elbow. Red arrows mark the location of the UCL. Anatomy of the ulnar collateral ligament in the pitcher's elbow. Pain along the inside of the elbow is the main symptom of this condition. Throwing athletes report it occurs most often during the acceleration phase of throwing.