Definition: The long bone in the forearm, on the side of the thumb.
Alright class, settle down and letβs take a look!
Now, that dictionary definition β βthe long bone in the forearm, on the side of the thumbβ - is actually a bit of a trick! It's true that the radius
is
a long bone, but it's not where you might expect to find it.
Letβs clear up this confusion with a little rhyme:
βThe
radius
lives near your wrist so free,
It bends and twists for you and me!
Below the ulna, it sits with grace,
Helping hands in every place!β
Essentially, the radius is a bone located in your forearm β specifically on the thumb side. Itβs important for movement and rotation of your hand and wrist.
Does that make more sense? Do you have any questions about where this bone likes to be?