Bassett Collection of Stereoscopic Images of Human Anatomy
Elbow joint
Articular cavity opened, posterior view
Image #100-6
KEYWORDS: Elbow, Muscles and tendons.
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Elbow joint
Articular cavity opened, posterior view
The joint capsule and collateral ligaments have been cut. The radius and ulna have been pulled away from the humerus and flexed.
- Upper pointer: Cubital joint capsule (cut) Lower pointer: Synovial fold
- Medial epicondyle of humerus
- Trochlea of humerus
- Ulnar collateral ligament (divided)
- Synovial fold
- Olecranon
- Triceps brachii muscle (insertion)
- Olecranon fossa
- Lateral epicondyle of humerus
- Radial collateral ligament (divided)
- Head of humerus
- Fovea of head of radius
- Coronoid process of ulna
- Semilunar notch of ulna