Bone
Radius
Lateral forearm bone
High-yield
Distal radius (Colles) fracture is common after a fall on an outstretched hand → 'dinner-fork' deformity.
Overview
The lateral bone of the forearm that rotates around the ulna in pronation/supination and forms the major articulation with the wrist.
Reference facts
- Bone type
- Long
- Key landmarks
- Head; Neck; Radial tuberosity; Styloid process; Ulnar notch; Dorsal (Lister's) tubercle
- Articulations
- Humerus (capitulum); Ulna (proximal and distal radioulnar joints); Scaphoid and lunate (wrist joint)
Frequently asked questions
What type of bone is the radius?
The radius is a long bone.
What does the radius articulate with?
The radius articulates with the humerus (capitulum); Ulna (proximal and distal radioulnar joints); Scaphoid and lunate (wrist joint).
What are the key landmarks of the radius?
Key landmarks of the radius include the head; Neck; Radial tuberosity; Styloid process; Ulnar notch; Dorsal (Lister's) tubercle.