Proximal radioulnar articulation

Proximal radioulnar articulation

Infobox Anatomy
Name = Proximal radioulnar articulation
Latin = articulatio radioulnaris proximalis
GraySubject = 85
GrayPage = 324


Caption = Capsule of elbow-joint (distended). Anterior aspect.


Caption2 = Annular ligament of radius, from above. The head of the radius has been sawn off and the bone dislodged from the ligament.
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The proximal radioulnar articulation (superior radioulnar joint) is a trochoid or pivot joint between the circumference of the head of the radius and the ring formed by the radial notch of the ulna and the annular ligament.

ee also

* Distal radioulnar articulation
* Supination


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