The elbow joint consists only of the humerus and ulna bones. a. true b. false 7.

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The elbow joint consists only of the humerus and ulna bones.

a. true

b. false

7. A volleyball player has repeatedly landed on her elbow while practicing digs. The elbow is swollen and feels warm. She is likely suffering from what?

a. elbow fracture

b. ulnar nerve contusion

c. elbow bursitis

d. elbow contusion

e. elbow sprain

5. A gymnast twists his elbow during a handspring. He has tenderness along the outside of the elbow and slight swelling. He is able to bend and straighten the elbow but has mild pain. He likely has what injury?

a. tennis elbow

b. elbow sprain

c. dislocated elbow

d. elbow bursitis

e. triceps strain

Explanation / Answer

6. a) The joint present in elbow is called hinge joint. It is a type of synovial joint.

b) It is formed between the distal end of the humerus in the upper arm and the proximal ends of the ulna and radius in the forearm.

c) So The elbow joint consists only of the humerus and ulna bones.

7. a) He is suffering from elbow sprain. The symptoms are pain, tenderness, and swelling around the elbow.

b) Redness,, warmth around the elbow, limited mobility, and pain when moving the elbow.

c) So option 'e' elbow sprain is the correct answer.

8. a) The gymnast is suffering from elbow bursitis

b) There is pain and swelling in the back part of upper arm.

c) He is able to bend and straighten the elbow but has mild pain.It cause discomfort when bending or straightening.

d) The option 'd' is the correct.

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