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Neck of Radius
Skeletal System

Neck of Radius

Collum radii

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Description

The neck of radius is the short, constricted portion on the proximal part of the bone. It is the inferior continuation of the head of the radius. It is located superior to the radial tuberosity.

It is closely surrounded by the annular ligament of radius, and its medial aspect provides an attachment site for the quadrate ligament.

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