Landmark · Skeletal system

Neck of radius

Collum radii

System: Skeletal system
Regions: Upper limb
Side: Left and right
Landmark on: Radius

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

DescriptionUnreviewed

The head of radius is supported on a round, smooth, and constricted portion called the neck, on the back of which is a slight ridge for the insertion of part of the supinator muscle.

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Names

Latin: Collum radii
English: Neck of radius
French: Col du radius
Spanish: Cuello del radio
Portuguese: Colo do rádio