Where Is the Elbow?

The elbow is where the two bones of the forearm – the radius on the thumb side of the arm and the ulna on the pinky finger side – meet the bone of the upper arm -- the humerus. The lower end of the humerus flares out into two rounded protrusions called epicondyles, where muscles attach.

Which part of the body is elbow?

The elbow is a complex joint formed by the meeting of three bones: the humerus, the radius, and the ulna. The humerus is the long bone of the upper arm, the radius runs along the thumb side of the forearm, and the ulna runs along the pinky side of the forearm.

Where are elbows located?

The elbow is the joint connecting the upper arm to the forearm. It is classed as a hinge-type synovial joint.