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Proximal radioulnar articulation
Joint of the elbow From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The proximal radioulnar articulation, also known as the proximal radioulnar joint (PRUJ), is a synovial pivot joint between the circumference of the head of the radius and the ring formed by the radial notch of the ulna and the annular ligament.
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Structure
The proximal radioulnar joint is a synovial pivot joint.[1] It occurs between the circumference of the head of the radius and the ring formed by the radial notch of the ulna and the annular ligament.[2] The interosseous membrane of the forearm and the annular ligament stabilise the joint.[2]
A number of nerves run close to the proximal radioulnar joint, including:
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