Medical Definition of Annular ligament of the radius

1. The ligament that encircles and holds the head of the radius in the radial notch of the ulna, forming the proximal radioulnar joint and enabling pronation/supination of forearm; receives the radial collateral ligament of the elbow. Synonym: ligamentum annulare radii, ligamentum orbiculare radii, orbicular ligament of radius. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Annular Ligament Of The Radius

annuent
annuitant
annuitants
annuities
annuity
annuity in advance
annul
annular
annular cartilage
annular eclipse
annular eclipses
annular illumination
annular ligament
annular ligament of the radius (current term)
annular ligament of the stapes
annular ligaments of the trachea
annular lipid
annular pancreas
annular placenta
annular plexus
annular scleritis
annular scotoma
annular sphincter
annular staphyloma
annular stop
annular stricture

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