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Elbow joint

Capsule and ligaments, lateral view of right elbow

Image #100-4

KEYWORDS: Elbow, Fascia ligaments and tendons, Muscles and tendons, Vasculature.

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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