Function:
Elbow joint is good in doing bending and paw movements to make a half turn. The flexibility of the elbow and shoulder together permits the infinite variety of paw movements. This joint also helps in lifting, pulling, pushing, eating etc.
Diseases:
Different types of arthritis like rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis may cause pain or stiffness in the elbow joint. Tennis elbow is also painful condition where tendons of the elbow gets affected you must have heard this that Sachin Tendulkar is affected with this condition.
Interesting facts:
It is impossible to lick your elbow.