radius bone

GPTKB entity

Statements (38)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:bone
gptkbp:articulatesWith gptkb:humerus
gptkb:metacarpal_bones
gptkb:capitate
gptkb:hamate
gptkb:lunate
gptkb:pisiform
gptkb:scaphoid
gptkb:triquetrum
gptkb:ulna
trapezoid
carpal bones
trapezium
gptkbp:bloodSupply gptkb:radial_artery
gptkbp:commonInjury Colles' fracture
gptkbp:distalEnd styloid process of radius
gptkbp:function supports forearm movement
enables rotation of hand
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label radius bone
gptkbp:length approximately 24 cm in adults
gptkbp:location lateral side of forearm
gptkbp:nerveSupply radial nerve
gptkbp:numberInHumanBody 2
gptkbp:ossificationBegins 8th week of fetal development
gptkbp:ossificationCompletes late adolescence
gptkbp:partner gptkb:ulna
gptkbp:partOf forearm
gptkbp:proximalEnd head of radius
gptkbp:scientificName radius
gptkbp:shape gptkb:bone
gptkbp:surface interosseous border
dorsal tubercle
neck of radius
radial tuberosity
shaft of radius
ulnar notch
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:ulna_bone
gptkbp:bfsLayer 9