Radial collateral ligament (elbow)
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The radial collateral ligament (external lateral ligament) is a short and narrow fibrous band, less distinct than the ulnar collateral, attached, above, to a depression below the lateral epicondyle
of the humerus
; below, to the annular ligament
, some of its most posterior fibers passing over that ligament, to be inserted into the lateral margin of the ulna
.
It is intimately blended with the tendon of origin of the Supinator.
Lateral epicondyle
Lateral epicondyle can refer to:* Lateral epicondyle of the humerus * Lateral epicondyle of the femur...
of the humerus
Humerus
The humerus is a long bone in the arm or forelimb that runs from the shoulder to the elbow....
; below, 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....
, some of its most posterior fibers passing over that ligament, to be inserted into the lateral margin of the ulna
Ulna
The ulna is one of the two long bones in the forearm, the other being the radius. It is prismatic in form and runs parallel to the radius, which is shorter and smaller. In anatomical position The ulna is one of the two long bones in the forearm, the other being the radius. It is prismatic in form...
.
It is intimately blended with the tendon of origin of the Supinator.