distal radio-ulnar joint

articulation radioulnaris distalis

The Distal Radioulnar Articulation (inferior radioulnar joint) is a pivot-joint formed between the head of the ulna and the ulnar notch on the distal radius.

Type Joint
Parent Structure radio-ulnar joint
Latin Name articulation radioulnaris distalis
FMA ID 35290

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distal radio-ulnar joint?
The Distal Radioulnar Articulation (inferior radioulnar joint) is a pivot-joint formed between the head of the ulna and the ulnar notch on the distal radius.
What is the Latin name for the distal radio-ulnar joint?
The Latin name for the distal radio-ulnar joint is articulation radioulnaris distalis.

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.