Elbow joint

Capsule and ligaments, lateral view of right elbow

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Elbow joint

Capsule and ligaments, lateral view of right elbow

A few fibres of the supinator muscle (5) have been preserved. The forearm has been partially pronated.

1. Brachialis muscle
2. Brachioradialis muscle
3. Recurrent radial artery
4. Annular ligament of radius (partially covered by supinator muscle)
5. Supinator muscle (remnant of deep part)
6. Tuberosity of radius
7. Body of radius
8. Supinator muscle (area of insertion)
9. Lateral epicondyle of humerus
10. Common extensor tendon
11. Radial collateral ligament
12. Triceps brachii muscle (insertion)
13. Olecranon
14. Cubital joint capsule
15. Oblique cord (partially muscular)
16. Dorsal interosseous artery
17. Recurrent interosseous artery
18. Ulna