A valgus stress performed on the elbow is assessing the integrity of which ligament?
A) UCL
B) RCL
C) Annular
D) Coracoclavicular

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A valgus stress on the elbow is performed to test the integrity of the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL), which is a primary stabilizer of the medial elbow joint. The radial collateral ligament (RCL) is a stabilizer of the lateral elbow joint and is tested with a varus stress. The annular ligament is responsible for holding the head of the radius in place, and the coracoclavicular ligament stabilizes the AC joint in the shoulder.

A Valgus Stress Performed on the Elbow Is Assessing the Integrity