Morphometric Analysis Of The Dry Adult Human Radius Bone: An Observational Study

Abstract

Background : Radius is one of the two constituent bones of the forearm of human body which participates in the formation of important joints of the superior extremity and their movements. It is the weight transmitting bone and is frequently fractured, in isolation or accompanying the ulna. It can be fractured or dislocated due to various reasons which can be traumatic, pathological, environmental etc. Incidence and prevalence of such fractures are increasing day by day. Thorough comprehension of the morphometry of radius bone is essential for the timely and effective management as well as treatment of these conditions so that normal functioning of the upper limb is not hampered. Aims & Objectives : 1. To measure dimensions of the proximal end, distal end & the shaft of the dry adult human radius bone. 2. To collate these dimensions between the right-sided & left-sided radius bones.