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.

Type Bone
Parent Structure anatomical space
Latin Name synovial cavity of elbow joint
FMA ID 38911

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the joint space of elbow?
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 b
What is the Latin name for the joint space of elbow?
The Latin name for the joint space of elbow is synovial cavity of elbow joint.

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