Anatomy & Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function, 7th Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 0073403717
ISBN 13: 978-0-07340-371-7

Chapter 10 - Atlas B.3 - Figure B.19 - The Wrist and Hand - Page 391: 1

Answer

Fig B.19. The mark would be near where the styloid process of the radius ends.

Work Step by Step

The styloid process is at the medial aspect of the distal end of the radius. It is the point of insertion of the brachioradialis. muscle. The radius is frequently broke at the styloid process when one tries to break a fall with an outstretched arm ( colles or chauffer's fracture).
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.