Facts about the radius bone

Answer 1

The RADIUS is one of two bones connecting the elbow to the wrist. Specifically, it's the one behind the thumb. see the link for a human skeleton with all the major bones labeled http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/anatomy/skeleton/Skelprintout.shtml

Answer 2

The radius bone doesn't have a specific function, per se. It provides structure and support for the lower arm in tandem with the ulna. It connects to the elbow and the thumb-side of the hand and provides a point of attachment for muscles and ligaments for the arm and hand.
The forearm has two large bones, the radius and the ulna, of which the radius is the larger bone. This bone runs from the elbow to the thumb side of the wrist. All land vertebrates have this bone. In man, this bone helps us rotate our hand from palm up to palm down position.

Answer 3

The proximal end of the radius articulates with the head of the ulna and the distal end articulates with the proximal row of carpal bones (the scaphoid and lunate bones).
It articulates with the ulna and the humerus. At the distal end, it articulates with the capal bones.
radius and ulna

Answer 4

Well, the radius bone is the only bone in your body specifically designed to take a hit...by this I mean when you fall, the radius is designed to snap and absorb most of the impact in order to prevent damage to more important areas

Answer 5

The common name for the radius bone is the forearm. This bone is found and runs through the wrist and elbow.

Answer 6

there are five types of bones: long
short -------- RADIUS
irregular
flat