Tag: joint

The radial notch is found on the ULNA and articulates with the head of the radius to form a pivot joint.   It is located to the lateral side of the coronoid process.  The coronoid and olecranon process articulate with the humerus to form the hinge joint of the …

The lower arm consists of two bones, the radius and the ulna.  The ulna articulates with the humerus to form a hinge joint.  The radius articulates with the ulna at the radial notch and forms a pivot joint, allowing for the rotation of the wrist. This type of …

The ulna is one of two bones found in the forearm.  It forms a hinge joint with the humerus and a pivot joint with the radius, giving the lower arm the range of motion to bend and rotate the hands.   On anatomical drawings, the ulna and radius …

The proximal end of the femur articulates with the hip.  The rounded head of the femur fits within the acetabulum of the coxal bones, forming a ball-and-socket joint.  The fovea capitis is a small depression in the head serves as an attachment point for ligaments.   The greater trochanter …

The top two vertebrae of the spine, the axis and the atlas form a joint (articulation) with the skull.  The superior articular facet of the atlas, shown in the photo (blue dot ) articulates with the occipital condyle on the lower surface of the skull.    The occipital condyles …