The document provides an overview of the ligaments of the elbow joint, focusing on the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) as the main medial stabilizer and its susceptibility to injury. It also describes the radial collateral ligament (RCL) and the annular ligament, which facilitates forearm rotation. Additionally, common conditions related to elbow injuries, such as olecranon bursitis, tennis elbow, and golfer's elbow, are mentioned.

1. ELBOW
JOINT
By: Ms. Sharon .s. khade
2nd year B.Bsc Nursing
St Andrews college of nursing

2. LIGAMENTS OF
ELBOW JOINT

3. Ulnar collateral
ligament
• The ulnar collateral ligament (UCL)
is the primary medial stabilizer of
the elbow. Of the elbow ligaments,
it is the most commonly injured. It
runs from the medial side of the
humerus to the ulna, and is
composed of two bands.
• The anterior band, seen in the
picture, is the ligament that is
injured with UCL sprains.

4. Radial collateral
ligament
• the radial
collateral
ligament [proper]
(RCL), from
the lateral
epicondyle to the
annular ligament
deep to
the common
extensor tendon[1]

5. Annular ligament
The annular ligament
surrounds the head of the
radius and attaches it to the
humerus. It allows the radius to
rotate, which enables you to
turn your forearm, like when
you turn a doorknob. Although
it is not commonly injured with
sports, it can cause problems
and limit motion if the elbow is
immobilized for long periods,
such as after a fracture or after
surgery.

7. OLECRANON BRUSITIS :

8. Tennis elbow :

9. GOLFERS ELBOW :