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Radius

AnatomyOrthopedicsImportant

The lateral forearm bone on the thumb side, frequently fractured in falls on an outstretched hand in the classic Colles' fracture pattern.

Korean

요골(노뼈)

엄지손가락 쪽의 전완 외측 뼈; 손을 짚고 넘어질 때 자주 골절된다(콜레스 골절).

French

Radius

Os latéral de l'avant-bras du côté du pouce; souvent fracturé lors d'une chute sur la main tendue (fracture de Pouteau-Colles).

Word parts

  • radi/oRoot(Latin) Radiation, radius

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