Radioulnar joints anatomy in 3D
The radioulnar joints are where the two forearm bones, the radius and the ulna, meet: the proximal radioulnar joint near the elbow and the distal radioulnar joint near the wrist. An interosseous membrane stretches between the two bones and links them.
Frequently asked questions
Which bones form the radioulnar joints?
The radioulnar joints are formed by the radius and the ulna.
What type of joints are the radioulnar joints?
Both are pivot joints, turning around an axis.
What movements happen at the radioulnar joints?
The radius turns around the ulna to face the palm down (pronation) and up (supination).
Bones of the radioulnar joints
Other joints
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- Acromioclavicular joint
- Elbow joint
- Wrist joint
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- Sacroiliac joint
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- Ankle joint
- Subtalar joint
- Temporomandibular joint
- Atlanto-occipital joint
- Atlanto-axial joint
- Intervertebral joints
- Costovertebral joints
Skeleton
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