Osteology

Right radius and ulna, posterior view of distal parts

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Osteology

Right radius and ulna, posterior view of distal parts

1. Ulna
2. Dorsal surface
3. Head (pointer on groove for tendon of extensor carpi ulnaris muscle)
4. Styloid process
5. Articular circumference
6. Radius
7. Ulnar notch (of radius)
8. Carpal articular surface
9. Dorsal surface
10. Groove for tendons of common extensor digitorum muscle and extensor indicis muscle
11. Upper pointer: Groove for tendon of extensor pollicis longus muscle Lower pointer: Dorsal tubercle
12. Upper pointer: Groove for tendon of extensor carpi radialis brevis muscle Lower pointer: Groove for tendon of extensor carpi radialis longus muscle
13. Styloid process