Osteology of The Radius

Question 1

Anatomically considering the radius, it is the __________ bone in the forearm.

Answer 1

LATERAL

Question 2

The head of the radius has a cylindrical form, and on its upper surface is a shallow cup or _______ for articulation with the _________ of the humerus.

Answer 2

FOVEA
+
CAPITULUM

Question 3

The neck of the radius is the narrowing anatomically __________ to the head of the radius.

Answer 3

INFERIOR

Question 4

Name the eminence on the medial side of the radius just inferior to the neck?

Answer 4

RADIAL TUBEROSITY

Question 5

Name the ridge extending the length of the shaft, providing attachment for the interosseous membrane connecting the radius and the ulna?

Answer 5

INTEROSSEOUS BORDER

Question 6

The radial ________ _________ is a projection of bone on the lateral surface of the distal radius bone. It extends obliquely downward into a strong, conical projection.

Answer 6

STYLOID PROCESS

Question 7

What is the bony prominence located at the distal end of the radius, palpable on the dorsum of the wrist?

Answer 7

DORSAL TUBERCLE
aka
LISTER’S TUBERCLE

Question 8

The articular surface for the ulna is called the ulnar ______ of the radius.

Answer 8

ULNAR NOTCH

Question 9

The ulnar notch is located in the _______ radius. It is narrow, concave, smooth, and articulates with the head of the ulna - forming the distal radioulnar joint.

Answer 9

DISTAL

Question 10

The radius is larger and _________ than the ulna.

Answer 10

LONGER