Expansion
The elbow is a hinge joint allowing only flexion and extension
Expansion
The elbow is a hinge (ginglymus) joint with two movements:
- Flexion - brachialis (the workhorse), biceps brachii and brachioradialis
- Extension - triceps brachii, assisted by anconeus
Rotation of the forearm (pronation and supination) occurs at the separate proximal and distal radioulnar joints.