joint space of elbow
synovial cavity of elbow joint
Joint cavity shared by all the joints of the elbow. The elbow joint is a compound joint that actually comprises three separate joints: the joints connecting the upper and lower arm: 1) Articulatio humero-ulnaris and 2) Articulatio humero-radialis as well as the proximal joint connecting the forarm bones: 3) Articulatio radio-ulnaris proximalis. All three share a joint cavity which is highly sinuated/scalloped/coved. Joint spaces of the elbow summarizes the joint cavity shared by all three adjoining joints of the elbow joint.
| Tipo | Bone |
| Estructura principal | anatomical space |
| Nombre latino | synovial cavity of elbow joint |
| FMA ID | 38911 |
Preguntas frecuentes
What is the joint space of elbow?
What is the Latin name for the joint space of elbow?
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Aviso médico
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