Normal Anatomy and Anatomical Variants of the Elbow

Scott D Tomsick; Brian D Petersen

doi:10.1055/s-0030-1263254

Seminars in Musculoskeletal Radiology, Table of Contents

Semin Musculoskelet Radiol 2010; 14(4): 379-393
DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1263254

Normal Anatomy and Anatomical Variants of the Elbow

Scott D. Tomsick¹ , Brian D. Petersen¹ ^, ²

¹Department of Radiology, University of Colorado-Denver, Aurora, Colorado
²Department of Orthopaedics, University of Colorado-Denver, Aurora, Colorado

Abstract

ABSTRACT

This article provides a brief review of the normal osseous, ligamentous, muscular, and neurovascular imaging anatomy of the elbow. Special attention is paid to the normal structures that may simulate pathology, as well as anatomical variants that may lead to pathology. This review will help clarify distinctions between normal anatomy and abnormal anatomy, as well as elucidate pathological consequences of a seemingly normal structure.

KEYWORDS

Elbow - normal - anatomy - variant

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Brian D PetersenM.D.

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