radioulnar union middle
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Joint — A joint is the area where two bones are attached for the purpose of motion of body parts. A joint is usually formed of fibrous connective tissue and cartilage. An articulation or an arthrosis is the same as a joint. Joints are grouped according… … Medical dictionary
syndesmosis — A form of fibrous joint in which opposing surfaces that are relatively far apart are united by ligaments; e.g., the union of the styloid process of the temporal bone and the hyoid bone via the stylohyoid ligament, and … Medical dictionary
syndesmosis radioulnaris — [TA] radioulnar syndesmosis: the fibrous union of the radius and ulna, which consists of the interosseous membrane of the forearm and the oblique cord of the elbow; called also middle radioulnar joint … Medical dictionary
