Illustration of arthritis affecting the elbow joint. The ligaments forming the joint capsule have been exposed to show the inflamed & degenerating sur

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Illustration of arthritis affecting the elbow joint. The ligaments forming the joint capsule have been exposed to show the inflamed & degenerating surfaces of the capitulum (left) and trochlea, the articular cartilage of the humerus. The elbow is a moveable hinge-and-pivot joint that normally allows several types of movement. Arthritis is a general term for inflammation of a joint. Any disease involving the synovial membranes or causing degeneration of cartilage may cause arthritis.

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Keywords: arthritic, arthritis, articular, capitulum, cartilage, condition, disease, disorder, elbow, healthcare, joint, medical, medicine, trochlea