Question

1. along the medial supracondylar line of the humerus, a bony process may develop trapping the median nerve.
2. the olecranon is a large process at the upper end of the ulna.
3. the olecranon is covered by these structures:

a. olecranon bursa
b. triceps tendon
c. aponeurosis

1. the distal end of the ulna forms the ______________ process of the wrist.
2. the olecranon fossa is palpable when the elbow is in ______________.
3. what epicondyle is \bigger\ for the elbow?

a. ______________

1. when the elbow is flexed to 90degrees, the bony prominent of the epicondyles and the olecranon form an ______________.
2. when the elbow is extended the bony prominent should form a ______________.
3. it is easier to palpate the radial head when you ask the patient to do what motions?

a. ______________
b. ______________

Explanation:

Answer:

1. median
2. ulna
3. a. olecranon bursa; b. triceps tendon; c. anconeus muscle/aponeurosis
4. styloid
5. flexion
6. Medial epicondyle
7. isosceles triangle
8. straight line
9. a. pronation; b. supination