radius bone

Introduction

The lateral & smaller of the 2 long bones of the forearm.

More general terms

• bone

More specific terms

• dorsal tubercle of radius (Lister tubercle)
• head of radius
• radial/bicipital tuberosity; tubercle of radius

Component of

• upper extremity (upper limb)

Components

• styloid process of radius (radial styloid process)
• ulnar notch
• anular ligament of radius