The elbow is a hinged joint that bends the arm and allows the forearm to rotate. These movements are needed for everyday tasks, like reaching and carrying, as well as athletic motions like throwing and lifting.
The biceps muscle is a strong muscle of the arm that bends the elbow. Strain or injury to the arm can tear the tendon that attaches the biceps muscle to the forearm bone. Biceps tendon tears result in pain, swelling,...
The ulnar collateral ligament, or UCL, stabilizes the inside of the elbow joint. UCL injuries most often occur from repeated stress to the elbow joint, which commonly occurs in athletes who throw, like baseball pitchers. They can also occur with...
