Tennis elbow is a common injury and got its' name because tennis players tend to get it. It could equally well be called "plasterer's elbow" or "mechanic's elbow" or "painter's elbow". The medical name for tennis elbow is lateral epicondylitis of the humerus. Lateral means "on the side" and refers to the area of the elbow away from the body. The humerus is the largest bone in the upper arm and ... Read More