Anterior Approach to Elbow Joint

  1. Identify the tendons of the biceps brachii and brachialis muscles. (G 2.49C and 2.49D;N 417 and N433;Gl 26.10A)
  2. Identify the ulnar collateral,  annular and radial collateral ligaments. (G 2.55A and 2.56A;N 424;Gl 26.4C and 26.5A)
Important Relationships
  • The annular ligament passes posterior, lateral and anterior to the head of the radius.
Ulnar Collateral Ligament
Radial Collateral Ligament
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