complaining of difficulty extending his right elbow, cramping in the triceps area, and a “hollow” feeling at the back of the elbow. Due to a case of olecranon bursitis, Jack has recently received a
Jack is a 29yo male competitive bodybuilder who comes to the ER complaining of difficulty extending his
right elbow, cramping in the triceps area, and a “hollow” feeling at the back of the elbow. Due to a case
of olecranon bursitis, Jack has recently received a series of local cortisone injections to the right elbow.
He also has a history of 4-androstenediol consumption which he claims must be safe because it is sold as
a nutritional supplement. Upon examination, the physician informs Jack that he has completely ruptured
his triceps tendon.
18. Describe the role of the FDA in regulation of nutritional supplements.
19. Describe the role of 4-androstenediol in muscle growth.
20. Describe the structure and function of the triceps tendon as it relates to the olecranon.
21. Describe the factors that could have contributed to the rupture of Jack’s triceps tendon.
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