The elbow joint connects the upper arm to the lower arm to enable movement. The elbow is complex and consists of bones, ligaments, nerves, and blood vessels. People use the elbow joints extensively in ...

A video by the Maine Medical Society attempts to make sneezing into your sleeve fashionable and patriotic. On the upside of the recent flu mania, one oft-neglected, seldom noticed and, come to think ...

Deep muscles of the elbow facilitate and perform many functions, such as twisting the wrist and moving the fingers. The larger exterior muscles of the arm provide the most profound movements. For ...

Elbow hyperextension occurs when your elbow extends beyond its typical range. You may be able to manage it at home with a cold compress and elbow brace, but some cases require surgery. Elbow ...

Osteochondritis of the elbow is where bone and cartilage separate from other tissues in the elbow. It occurs due to a lack of blood flow and is common in young athletes in sports that involve overhead ...

Rheumatoid arthritis is the most common cause of elbow arthritis. The long-term disease makes your immune system attack the lining of your joints, causing pain, swelling, and inflammation. It often ...

Human flexibility in shoulders and elbows originated from ancient apes' need for safe tree descent. A new study reveals chimpanzees, unlike monkeys, used their upper limbs as a braking system, ...

When you have rheumatoid arthritis (RA), you’re likely to feel it in multiple joints. It’s common in hands, wrists, and knees. But there’s a good chance you’ll also feel it in your elbows. RA happens ...