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Proximal Radioulnar Joint (Left)
Connective Tissue

Proximal Radioulnar Joint (Left)

Articulatio radioulnaris proximalis

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Description

The proximal radioulnar joint is a uniaxial pivot synovial joint between the head of the radius and the radial notch of the ulna. The joint is stabilized by the annular and quadrate ligaments.

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Radioulnar Joint

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The distal radioulnar joint is a diarthrodial articulation between the ulnar head and the sigmoid notch of the distal radius that permits forearm pronation and supination.

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