Elbow, tennis

Elbow, tennis
The outer bone of the elbow is the lateral epicondyle and is a part of the humerus bone. Tendons are attach to this area which can be injured, causing inflammation or tendinitis (lateral epicondylitis). This is known to tennis players as "tennis elbow".

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