Cubital Tunnel Diagram
Vanumu has created a helpful anatomical diagram that shows how the ulnar nerve can become pinched in the cubital tunnel groove on the elbow. The cubital tunnel is a fibro osseous canal, where ligaments and tendons attach to the bone. The tunnel is formed by the medial condyle (bony point on the elbow), ulnar collateral ligament, and flexor carpi ulnaris muscle. Bending the elbow stretches the nerve and decreases the volume of the channel, possibly entrapping the ulnar nerve and resulting in the pain and numbness of cubital tunnel syndrome. Discuss this article in our forums Related posts:
Important: This website is for information purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The information on this website represents the personal experience of cubital tunnel patients and has not been certified by medical professionals. Each person and case is different. Be sure to seek medical advice from a doctor with experience treating cubital tunnel syndrome and get a second opinion if needed.
