Radius

The is Radius is the outer and shorter bone of the forearm (lower-arm). It partially rotates around the ulna, permitting pronation and supination of the hand.

The location of the Radius is indicated in the diagram opposite.

See the Revision page about Bones of the Hand, Wrist and Lower-Arms for further information including a larger fully labelled diagram. This may be particularly interesting study/revision material for students following courses in Reflexology because such courses generally require a good basic knowledge of the skeletal structures of the hands and feet.

Labelled Diagram of the Bones of the Hand, Wrist, and Lower-Arms




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