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Body of radius

Corpus radii

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Skeletal system
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Upper limb
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Radius
Radius, the structure this landmark is on
Radius, the structure this landmark is on. 3D model: Z-Anatomy - The libre 3D atlas of anatomy - CC-BY-SA 4.0

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The body of the radius (or shaft of radius) is prismoid in form, narrower above than below, and slightly curved, so as to be convex lateralward.

It presents three borders and three surfaces.

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Names

Latin
Corpus radii
English
Body of radius
French
Corps du radius
Spanish
Cuerpo del radio
Portuguese
Corpo de raio