RADIUS & ULNA FLASHCARDS
(15 cards)
Which bone of the forearm is on the thumb side?
radius
Which bone of the forearm is on the pinky side?
ulna
what part of the radius articulates with the capitulum of the humerus?
head of the radius
what is the narrowed part below the head of the radius?
neck of the radius
what rough bump on the radius is the attachment for the biceps muscle?
radial tuberosity
what is the pointed projection at the distal end of the radius?
styloid process of the radius
what notch on the radius receives the head of the ulna?
ulnar notch
what is the smooth surface at the distal end of the radius that articulates with carpal bones
carpal articular surface
What part of the ulna forms the bony tip of the elbow?
olecranon process
What is the triangular projection below the olecranon that helps form the elbow joint?
coronoid process
What deep curved notch on the ulna articulates with the trochlea of the humerus?
trochlear notch
What small notch on the ulna receives the head of the radius?
radial notch
What is the long, central portion of both the radius and ulna called?
Body (shaft)
What is the small, rounded structure at the distal end of the ulna?
Head of the ulna
What pointed structure at the distal end of the ulna provides ligament attachment?
Styloid process of the ulna
