distal radius

English

Noun

distal radius (plural distal radii)

  1. (anatomy) The part of the radius (the forearm bone on the thumb side) that is closest to the wrist, forming key wrist joint surfaces; a common site for fractures (broken wrists) from falls, involving structures like ligaments and the joint capsule for wrist movement and stability.
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