Radioulnar Joints Flashcards
What surfaces articulate in the proximal radioulnar joint
Head of radius
Radial notch of ulna
What surfaces articulate in the distal radioulnar joint
Ulnar notch of radius
Ulnar head
What type of joints are the radioulnar joints
Pivot joint
In the proximal radioulnar joint, what holds the radial head in place
Annular radial ligament
What lines the annular radial ligament
Synovial membrane
How is movement produced at the proximal radioulnar joint
Head of radius rotating with the annular ligament
What are the movements possible at the proximal radioulnar joint
Pronation
Supination
What muscles produce pronation at the proximal radioulnar joint
Pronator quadratus
Pronator teres
What muscles produce supination at the proximal radioulnar joint
Supinator
Biceps brachii
What ligaments strengthen the distal radioulnar joint
Palmar radioulnar ligament
Dorsal radioulnar ligament
Articular disk
What is the function of the articular disk in the distal radioulnar joint
Binds radius and ulna together during movement
Separates distal radioulnar joint from wrist joint
How are movements produced at the distal radioulnar joint
Ulnar notch of radius slides anteriorly over head of ulnar
What movement is produced at the distal radioulnar joint
Pronation
Supination
What muscles produce pronation at the distal radioulnar joint
Pronator quadratus
Pronator teres
What muscles produce supination at the distal radioulnar joint
Supinator
Biceps brachii