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Bassett Collection of Stereoscopic Images of Human Anatomy

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