Anatomy
·Upper Limb
Radioulnar Joints (Pronation & Supination)
⭐ PREMIUM
Forearm rotation happens at the proximal and distal radio-ulnar joints working together — the radius rotates around the stationary ulna.
JOINTS
• Proximal radio-ulnar joint: radial head rotates within the anular ligament + radial notch of the ulna (pivot synovial joint).
• Distal radio-ulnar joint: head of ulna ↔ ulnar notch of radius, with the triangular articular disc separating the ulna from…
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