Anatomy
Broader towards the bottom, slightly curved convex laterally. Radius and ulna joined (syndesmosis joint – allows slight movement) by interosseous membrane along their lengths.
Clinical
Dinnerfork or bayonet deformity in Colles’ (commonest wrist) fracture; a fall on the outstretched hand). Radial pulse felt against thumb-side anterior/palmar aspect, lower quarter.
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