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The elbow joint is a ginglymus, which is just another name for a hinge-joint. Three bones form the elbow joint: the humerus of the upper arm, and the paired radius and ulna bones of the forearm. The 'elbow' describes the region surrounding the elbow-joint. The bony bit at the very tip of the elbow is the upper end of the forearm ulna bone (if your arms are hanging downwards!) and is called the olecranon. This end area of the ulna, when your arm is bent, sticks out a bit, and it is also known as the 'funny bone'. When you knock it on something it really hurts! That's not really very funny at all, is it?. However, it is not the bone that you are actually hitting, it is the ulnar nerve, which runs along that part of the body. It is the largest unprotected nerve in the human body. It is being hit against the bone underneath and this causes a short sharp pain. The term elbow is in common use. If you visited a doctor and used the word elbow, he would probably know to which part of your body you were referring!
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoOlecranon process is technically the anatomical name for where the elbow is located.
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∙ 13y agoThe true elbow joint is the articulation between the ulna and the humerus. The humeroulnar joint.
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∙ 13y agowenis - skin.
radial head - bone.
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∙ 10y agoball and socket
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∙ 13y agoUlnar
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∙ 15y agoOlecranon
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∙ 12y agoOlecranon
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Which anatomical region of the abdominopelvic cavity is in the middle of the upper row?
Hypochondric
Is it true that your elbow is the strongest bone?
No.The elbow isn't actually a bone. Rather, it is a joint that is formed by 3 adjoining bones, namely the humerus from above (the arm) and the ulna and radius below (the forearm).The strongest bone in the body is actually the femur (in the thigh/upper leg). It is also the longest and heaviest bone in the body as well.
Synovial fluid is present in joint cavities of freely movable joints what is true about this fluid?
Synovial fluid looks and feels like egg whites, hence their name. It reduces friction between the bones in the joint.
Joints between proximal phalanges and metacarpal bones?
Metacarpophalangeal joint. A condyloid type of joint.
Is it true or false that in a sprain the ligaments reinforcing a joint are excessively stretched or torn?
It is true! When too much force is applied to a ligament, such as in a fall, the ligaments can be stretched or torn; this injury is called a sprain-kj
What is your joint in your knee?
The Name Of The Joint In Your Knee Is The Hinge. Wierd, huh? But It's True.
The elbow is not found on a horse's foot right?
The "elbow" (can't remember the true name) is at the top back of the front leg where the leg connects to the shoulder.
Is Bending the elbow is a example of flexion true or false?
True
Is hand proximal to the elbow?
No. Proximal means closer to the body. Example: The elbow is distal to the chest. The elbow is proximal to the hand. The hand is distal to the chest and the elbow.
A forward and downward move from the normal anatomical position is known as lordosis?
True.
What are the most joints of the limbs?
If you count the true arm: The shoulder has a ball and socket joint. The elbow has a hinge joint (ulna) and a pivot joint (radius). If you count the forearm: The forearm has a fibrous joint (syndesmosis) between the radius and ulna. The wrist is a very complex set of joints, if I remember correctly they are mostly saddle joints and gliding joints.
Is it true that a joint and the muscle that moves that joint tend to be innervated by different nerves?
False, NOT true.
Which anatomical region of the abdominopelvic cavity is in the middle of the upper row?
Hypochondric
Is it true that your elbow is the strongest bone?
No.The elbow isn't actually a bone. Rather, it is a joint that is formed by 3 adjoining bones, namely the humerus from above (the arm) and the ulna and radius below (the forearm).The strongest bone in the body is actually the femur (in the thigh/upper leg). It is also the longest and heaviest bone in the body as well.
Is it true there is sperm in a womans elbow?
No. Or if there is then someone has been very careless.
If you kiss your elbow will you turn into a boy?
no, not at all, if you can kiss your elbow, that is just an unusual talent. the whole kissing your elbow and turning into a boy thing is just a silly myth. its not true at all, don't worry about it!
What bones are used in weightlifting?
Bench press exercises employ bones in the hand, wrist, forearm, arm, shoulder, back, and chest. The elbow and shoulder joints are used as well. Some sources may note the scapulathoracic joint's use as well, but this is not a true anatomic joint by definition.
