anular ligament of radius

Function

• the ligament that encircles & holds the head of the radius in the radial notch of the ulna
• it enters into formation of the proximal radioulnar joint & enables pronation & supination of the forearm
• it receives the radial collateral ligament of the elbow

More general terms

• ligament

Additional terms

• pronation
• radial collateral ligament of elbow
• radius
• supination
• ulna

Component of

• radius