Radial Collateral Ligament

• Elbow (Cubital) Joint - Radial Collateral Ligament:

  • Strong triangular band (not as strong as ulnar collateral ligament)

  A) radial collateral ligament

  B) cubital joint

  
• Elbow (Cubital) Joint - Radial Collateral Ligament:

  Origin:

  • Lateral epicondyle (deep to common extensor tendon)

  A) Radial Collateral Ligament

  B) cubital joint

  
• Elbow (Cubital) Joint - Radial Collateral Ligament:

  Insertion:

  • Blends with annular ligament of the radius and margins of radial notch of ulna

  A) Radial Collateral Ligament

  B) cubital joint

  
• Elbow (Cubital) Joint - Radial Collateral Ligament:

  Action:

  • Limits Adduction

  A) Radial Collateral Ligament

  B) cubital joint