Upper limb elbow to hand

Question 1

Which are the 4 regions of the upper limb

Answer 1

1. Shoulder girdle
2. Arm
3. Forearm
4. Hand

Question 2

Anatomy of the proximal head of the radius

Answer 2

• Concave for capitellum
• articulate with ulna
• annular ligament to hold in place

Question 3

Part of the proximal end of the raius

Answer 3

• Head and neck
• Radial Tuberosity

Question 4

Sharft of the radium

Answer 4

• Oblique line
• Interosseous border

Question 5

Distal end of the radius

Answer 5

• Flared for articulation at wrist
• ulnar notch
• Radial styloid process
• Facets for articulation with carpalbones