Anular ligament of radius

System Musculoskeletal
SNOMED CT 182394000

Anular ligament of radius

Definition

The anular ligament (orbicular ligament) is a strong band of fibers, which encircles the head of the radius (bone), and retains it in contact with the radial notch of the ulna.

Also known as annular ligament of radius, ligamentum anulare radii, orbicular ligament of radius — per UBERON

The Anular ligament of radius is a part of the Musculoskeletal.

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