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elbows and forearms. yeah baby.
Hello! Today’s focus is on our elbows and forearms…
Elbows
Our elbow joints are the hinge-like joints at the middle of the arm, where the upper arm bones meet the forearm bones. In writing this just now, I am realizing how much I take my elbow joints for granted. I mean, can you imagine what life would be like if you didn’t have elbows? I’m talking super long zombie arms that can’t bend in the middle!?!? What first comes to mind for me is performing tasks like making a sandwich, putting a sweatshirt on, or driving a car would be a little funny. But then I realized… how would I ever actually eat the sandwich?? How would I drink my coffee??? How would I brush my teeth???? Geesh… Our elbows allow us to do so much!
Forearms
Our forearms are pretty cool too. A lot of what we do throughout the day is also possible thanks to the muscles and bones of the forearms. For example… Keeping your upper arm bone close to your ribcage, simply rotate your palm to face up (like you were going to receive a gift in your hand) and then down (like you were going to play the piano). It’s the amazing structure of the forearm that allow this twisting action so that the palms can face different directions. Pretty neat, eh? Imagine starting the ignition of your car, turning a doorknob, or opening a jar of pickles without this incredible spiraling movement!
There are many powerful reasons for focusing on the elbows and forearms. Here are few…
