Radius & Ulna Flashcards
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What is the radial notch of ulna?
The radial notch of ulna is a depression on the ulna that articulates with the head of the radius.
What is the olecranon process?
The olecranon process is the bony prominence of the elbow, located at the proximal end of the ulna.
What is the trochlear notch?
The trochlear notch is a deep notch in the ulna that articulates with the trochlea of the humerus.
What is the head of radius?
The head of radius is the rounded proximal end of the radius that articulates with the humerus and the ulna.
What is the coronoid process?
The coronoid process is a projection on the ulna that fits into the coronoid fossa of the humerus.
What is the radius?
The radius is one of the two long bones in the forearm, located on the lateral side when in the standard anatomical position.
What is the ulna?
The ulna is one of the two long bones in the forearm, located on the medial side when in the standard anatomical position.
What is the styloid process?
The styloid process is a pointed projection at the distal end of both the radius and ulna.
