distal/inferior radioulnar joint; distal radioulnar articulation

Introduction

A pivot type of synovial joint between the head of the ulna & the ulnar notch on the radius. An articular disc passes across the distal part of the joint.

Innervation

• anterior & posterior interosseous nerve

Arterial supply

• anterior interosseous arteries
• posterior interosseous arteries

More general terms

• synovial joint (diarthrosis)

Additional terms

• coronoid process of ulna
• forearm
• proximal/superior radioulnar joint; proximal radioulnar articulation
• styloid process of radius (radial styloid process)
• styloid process of ulna (ulnar styloid process)