Espiral Atlas
Anatomical regionUpper limb

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fovea radialis

Triangular depression on the lateral side of the dorsum of the wrist, visible with the thumb fully extended. In front: tendons of the abductor pollicis longus and extensor pollicis brevis. Behind: tendon of the extensor pollicis longus. Above: styloid process of the radius.

Upper limb – 3D human anatomy atlas

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Related clinical cases

  • Fracture of the scaphoid
  • Radial pulse

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