Irritation and inflammation of the medial epicondyle of the humerus and/or the common flexor tendon is usually called
A)lateral epicondylitis,lateral epicondylosis,or tennis elbow.
B)lateral epicondylitis,lateral epicondylosis,or golfer's elbow.
C)medial epicondylitis,medial epicondylosis,or pitcher's shoulder.
D)medial epicondylitis,medial epicondylosis,or golfer's elbow.

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Irritation and inflammation of the medial epicondyle of the humerus and/or the common flexor tendon is called medial epicondylitis or golfer's elbow. Lateral epicondylitis or tennis elbow involves the lateral epicondyle and extensor muscles. Pitcher's shoulder refers to inflammation or injury of the shoulder joint in baseball pitchers. Therefore, option D is the best choice for this question.

Irritation and Inflammation of the Medial Epicondyle of the Humerus