emphasizes bending the elbow to bring the forearm closer to the upper arm, making it an extension-focused movement. If you’re ever unsure, keep this simple maxim in mind: flexion is forward and ...

The olecranon and olecranon fossa joint provide primary stability at less than 20° or more than 120° of elbow flexion. In between stability is provided by soft tissue constraints, mainly the UCL.3 4 ...

The capitulum bone, situated in the elbow, is essential for arm movement and stability. Strengthening this bone and the ...

Hinge joints allow flexion and extension only. Flexion – bending a joint. This occurs when the angle of a joint decreases. For example, the elbow flexes when performing a biceps curl.

Patients were evaluated and graded for bicep contour, range of motion, Mayo Elbow Performance Index (MEPI) and for bilateral elbow flexion and supination torque on a Biodex System 4 Pro dynamometer.