Ulnar notch of the radius

Ulnar notch of the radius
Bones of left forearm. Anterior aspect. (Ulnar notch visible but not labeled.)
Details
Identifiers
Latinincisura ulnaris radii
TA98A02.4.05.019
TA21228
FMA75082 23530, 75082
Anatomical terminology

The articular surface for the ulna is called the ulnar notch (sigmoid cavity) of the radius; it is in the distal radius, and is narrow, concave, smooth, and articulates with the head of the ulna forming the distal radioulnar joint.

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