radius

Question 1

bony landmarks of the radius

Answer 1

proximal radius
radial head
radial neck
radial tuberosity

radial shaft
shaft of the radius
borders:
anterior
posteior
interosseous
surfaces:
anterior
posterior
lateral

distal radius
ulnar notch
radial styloid process
dorsal tubercle

Question 2

what is the bone articulations of the radius

Answer 2

Humerus, ulna, scaphoid, lunate

At the elbow with the capitulum of the humerus and the radial notch of the ulna.

Ulna at the ulnar notch and with the scaphoid and lunate carpal bones at the wrist

Question 3

what are the joint articulations of the radius

Answer 3

Humeroradial Joint
Articulation: Head of the radius with the capitulum of the humerus.

Proximal Radioulnar Joint
Articulation: Head of the radius with the radial notch of the ulna.

Distal Radioulnar Joint
Articulation: Ulnar notch of the radius with the head of the ulna.

Radiocarpal Joint (Wrist Joint)
Articulation: Distal end of the radius with the scaphoid and lunate carpal bones

Question 4

what are the muscle attachements of the radius

Answer 4

Biceps brachii DA
Flexor digitorum superficialis PA
Flexor pollicis longus PA
Pronator quadratus DA
Supinator DA
Supinator DA
Abductor Pollicis Longus PA
Extensor Pollicis Brevis PA
Pronator teres DA
Brachioradialis DA
Supinator DA

Question 5

what is the shape classification of the radius

Answer 5

long bone