ligaments
what is a ligament ?
A ligament attaches bone to bone. It is a short band of tough, flexible, fibrous connective tissue that connects two bones or cartilages or holds together a joint.
How many bones are there in elbow?
elbow is a joint made up of three bones: The humerus (upper arm bone) The radius forearm bone on the thumb side) The ulna (forearm bone on the pinky side
Joint Capsule and Bursae
Like all synovial joints, the elbow joint has a capsule enclosing the joint. This in itself is strong and fibrous, strengthening the joint. The joint capsule is thickened medially and laterally to form collateral ligaments, which stabilise the flexing and extending motion of the arm. A bursa is a membranous sac filled with synovial fluid. It acts to cushion the moving parts of a joint, preventing degenerative damage.
