Elbow
What is the difference between tennis elbow and golfer's elbow?
The elbow has a medial and lateral component. This is what makes the difference in wrist flexors and extensors. The lateral epicondyle; outside part of the elbow, is the location of wrist extensors. These muscles help to raise the wrist back toward you. Any tendon irritation at this site is referred to as lateral epicondylitis, or tennis elbow. The medial epicondyle; inside part of the elbow, is the location of wrist flexors. These muscles help to lower the wrist down. Any tendon irritation at this site is referred to as medial epicondylitis, or golfer's elbow.
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