Your body contains almost 400 different joints. The elbow joint is one of the most well-known and is a key part of your arm, hand, and finger movement. Elbow Function ...

The elbow joint is a synovial hinge joint, similar to the ankle and knee joints. Two or more bones form hinge joints that move along an axis, rather than rotate like the hip joint.

Elbow Arthritis Diagnosis The doctor will ask about your medical history and do a physical exam to look for signs of swelling, redness, and tenderness around the elbow joint.