Distal radioulnar articulation

Distal radioulnar articulation
Distal radioulnar articulation
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Ligaments of wrist. Anterior view.
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Vertical section through the articulations at the wrist, showing the synovial cavities.
Latin articulatio radioulnaris distalis
Gray's subject #85 325

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.

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Ligaments

The articular surfaces are connected together by the following ligaments:

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