Anterior ligament of elbow
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The anterior ligament of the elbow is a broad and thin fibrous layer covering the anterior surface of the joint.
It is attached to the front of the medial epicondyle
and to the front of the humerus
immediately above the coronoid and radial fossæ below, to the anterior surface of the coronoid process of the ulna and to the annular ligament
, being continuous on either side with the collateral ligaments.
Its superficial fibers pass obliquely from the medial epicondyle of the humerus to the annular ligament.
The middle fibers, vertical in direction, pass from the upper part of the coronoid depression and become partly blended with the preceding, but are inserted mainly into the anterior surface of the coronoid process.
The deep or transverse set intersects these at right angles. This ligament is in relation, in front, with the Brachialis, except at its most lateral part.
It is attached to the front of the medial epicondyle
Medial epicondyle
Medial epicondyle can refer to:* Medial epicondyle of the humerus * Medial epicondyle of the femur...
and to the front of the humerus
Humerus
The humerus is a long bone in the arm or forelimb that runs from the shoulder to the elbow....
immediately above the coronoid and radial fossæ below, to the anterior surface of the coronoid process of the ulna and to the annular ligament
Annular ligament
The anular ligament is a strong band of fibers, which encircles the head of the radius , and retains it in contact with the radial notch of the ulna....
, being continuous on either side with the collateral ligaments.
Its superficial fibers pass obliquely from the medial epicondyle of the humerus to the annular ligament.
The middle fibers, vertical in direction, pass from the upper part of the coronoid depression and become partly blended with the preceding, but are inserted mainly into the anterior surface of the coronoid process.
The deep or transverse set intersects these at right angles. This ligament is in relation, in front, with the Brachialis, except at its most lateral part.