proximal radioulnar joint


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prox·i·mal ra·di·o·ul·nar joint

[TA]
the pivot synovial joint between the head of the radius and the ring formed by the radial notch of the ulna and the annular ligament.
Synonym(s): articulatio radioulnaris proximalis [TA], proximal radioulnar articulation, superior radioulnar joint

prox·i·mal ra·di·o·ul·nar joint

(prok'si-măl rā'dē-ō-ŭl'năr joynt) [TA]
The pivot synovial joint between the head of the radius and the ring formed by the radial notch of the ulna and the anular ligament.
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The annular ligament secures the proximal radioulnar joint.
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The radial collateral ligament originates from the lateral epicondyle and terminates indistinguishably in the annular ligament, which stabilizes the proximal radioulnar joint (Fig.
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Elbow stiffness often involves disruption of either the ulnohumeral joint (with resultant loss of flexion and extension) or the proximal radioulnar joint (with resultant loss of pronation and supination).
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