Anatomy

Radius

The outer shorter of the two bones of the FOREARM, lying parallel to the ULNA and partially revolving around it.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

The outer shorter of the two bones of the FOREARM, lying parallel to the ULNA and partially revolving around it.

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Synonyms

4 entry terms
  • Radial Tuberosity
  • Radial Tuberosities
  • Tuberosities, Radial
  • Tuberosity, Radial

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Aspects Covered

24 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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  1. A02w.835w.232w.087.090w.700w

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NLM Classification

WE 820

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Radius. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D011884. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D011884
  2. Radius. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radius_(bone)
  3. Radius. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q178492