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Forearm

Proximal radioulnar joint

  • Forms a synovial pivot joint in which the head of the radius articulates with the radial notch of the ulna and allows pronation and supination.

Distal radioulnar joint

  • Forms a synovial pivot joint between the head of the ulna and the ulnar notch of the radius
    and allows pronation and supination.


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