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In western anatomical position what bone is superior to the ulna?
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∙ 9y ago
When the upper limb is placed in anatomical position, the humerus is the bone superior to ulna and radius. Radius is lateral to the ulna, with which it forms superior and inferior radio-ulna joints.
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