distal radius en · NOUN
Meanings
- The part of the radius (the forearm bone on the thumb side) that is closest to the wrist, forming key wrist joint surfaces; a common site for fractures (broken wrists) from falls, involving structures like ligaments and the joint capsule for wrist movement and stability.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| distal radii | Number=Plur | lexicographic |