1muscles present in elbow flexion
brachialis
brachioradialis
biceps brachii
2what muscle is palpated during elbow flexion
biceps brachii
3muscles presnet in elbow extension
triceps
anconeus
4what muscle is palpated during elbow extension
triceps
5muscles present in supination
biceps brachii
supinator
6what muscles are palpated during supination
biceps brachii
supinator
7muscles present in pronation
pronator teres
pronator quadratus
8what muscle is palpated during pronation
pronator teres
9what is the subjective assessment of the elbow and forearm
interview
past medical history
10what is the observation assessment of the elbow and forearm
asymmetries and posture
valgus vs varus
occupations
11is an IV line a precaution or contraindication
precaution
12is a fistula site a precaution or contraindication
precaution
13elbow flexion and extension documentation
+ = hyperextension
- = not enough extension
0 = perfect extension
14abnormal angulation of the elbow joint at rest
cubital varus or valgus
15what are some causes of cubital valgus or varus
congenital
trauma
fractures
ligament ruptures
16forearm deviation towards midline
cubital varus
17more than 15 degrees of forearm deviation laterally
cubitis valgus
18what would anterior instability of the annular ligament look like
radial head subluxation
19what are some causes of annular ligament instability
trauma: fractures, dislocation
hypermobility
20where is instability located in the ulnar collateral ligament
lateral (valgus) instability
21what is the common cause of ulnar collateral ligament instability
overhand throwing
22what are some examples of elbow and forearm repetitive stress conditions
cubital tunnel syndrome
lateral epicondylitis: tennis elbow
medial epicondylitis: golfer's elbow