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The elbow joint is a complex joint which combines a stable flexion and extension mechanism with a wide range of rotation and provides a stable position for a functional hand. To fulfill all these tasks, the elbow consists of three joints formed by the distal humerus, the proximal ulna, and the radial head: the radiohumeral joint (RHJ), the ulnohumeral joint (UHJ), and the proximal radioulnar joint (PRUJ). Knowledge of osteology and surrounding tissues such as ligaments, muscles, and neurovascular structures is crucial to understand the function of the elbow and the pathophysiology of elbow diseases.
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ten Brinke, B., Beumer, A., Eygendaal, D. (2016). Clinical Relevant Anatomy of the Elbow. In: Pederzini, L., Eygendaal, D., Denti, M. (eds) Elbow and Sport. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-48742-6_1
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