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Learning outcome:
• Name the radioulnar joints.
• Specify the type of each joint.
• Describe the type, articular surfaces, fibrous capsule, synovial membrane,
ligaments & neurovascular supply of superior radioulnar joint.
• Explain the factors responsible for its stability & their clinical significance
• Describe the type, articular surfaces, fibrous capsule, synovial membrane,
ligaments & neurovascular supply of inferior radioulnar joint.
RADIOULNAR JOINT
• The two bones of forearm i.e. radius & ulna are articulated to each other at
two sites making the proximal or superior & distal or inferior radioulnar joints.
• The two bones are also connected by the Interosseous membrane.
• The description of these two joints is as under: