Items tagged “long bones”
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Fractures of the extremities (general rules and nomenclature)
General rules and nomenclature of fractures should be understood by, and familiar to, anyone involved in the interpretation or management of fractures of the extremities. This article covers basic nomenclature of fractures.
Classification systems
Before the most appropriate treatment for a fr...
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Radius
The radius (plural: radii) is one of the two long bones present in the forearm, located laterally in the supinated anatomical position. It has a smaller proximal end and enlarges to a larger distal end (opposite to the ulna).
Gross anatomy
Osteology
The proximal radius comprises the articula...