Anatomy · MU Sofia

Bones and Muscles · 5. Radius and ulna.

Covers the radius, placed on the lateral (thumb) side of the forearm, describing its three parts: proximal end, shaft and distal part, with the shaft noted as triangular with three borders and three surfaces. Then introduces the ulna on the medial (little finger) side, noting it is longer than the radius. Two pictures accompany the sections.

Inside: 2 sections · 2 labelled pictures · 4 flashcards · 1 min

Topic 5 of 264 in the MU Sofia syllabus for Anatomy (Dental Medicine, Year 2). The free AceMed note covers it in 2 sections, about 48 words (1 min of reading), with 4 flashcards.

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  1. RADIUS
  2. ULNA

RADIUS

  • The radius is located on the lateral side of the forearm. (thumb side)
  • Consists of 3 parts:
  • Proximal end
  • shaft
  • Triangular in shape with 3 borders & 3 surfaces.
  • Distal part.

ULNA

  • Is located on the medial aspect (the little finger side) of the forearm
  • Longer than the radius

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