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The capitulum on the humeral condyle articulates with the head of the radius to form a pivot joint.

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What is the term for a large rounded articulating knob?

The term for a large rounded articulating knob is "lunate."


A rounded knob that articulates with another bone is called a?

A "head". For example, the head of the humerus or head of the femur.


Why do the humerus and femur bones have rounded ends?

The rounded ends of the humerus and femur bones are called the epiphyses and help to facilitate smooth articulation and movement within joints by reducing friction. They are covered with cartilage, which helps cushion the bones and absorb shock during movement. These features contribute to the overall stability and mobility of the joints in the body.


What bony landmark is defined as a smooth rounded knob?

The condyle is a bony landmark defined as a smooth rounded knob. It is often found at the ends of long bones, such as the femur or mandible, and functions in articulating with other bones to allow movement at joints.


Rounded knob of the humerous?

The capitulum. Or you mean the head. Head


What body landmark is defined as a smooth rounded knob?

A bony landmark that is defined as a smooth, rounded knob is known as a condyle. These bones allow for the movements of a joint within the skeletal system.


What replaces the head of the humerus?

The humeral component. This part replaces the head of the humerus. It is usually made of cobalt or chromium-based alloys and has a rounded ball attached to a stem that can be inserted into the bone.


What is the name of the single bone in the upper arm?

The humerus. The humerus is a long bone. It can make blood cells. However, the flat, small, and irregular bones can make blood but not as much as the long bones( humerus, femur).


The upper arm contains a single bone called the?

The Humerus.


What arm bone goes from the elbow to the shoulder?

The humerus bone. =)


Names of human arm bones?

Your radius and ulna are in your lower arm, and the humerus is in you upper arm. The radius goes from your thumb to your humerus, crossing over the ulna which goes from your pinky to your humerus. Your humerus also connects to your scapula (or shoulder blade) in what is called a "ball and socket" - the rounded end of your humerus fits perfectly into the indent in your scapula. In your fingers, you have carpals, which are your wrist bones; metacarpals, which are the palm of your hand; and phalanges, which are your finger bones.


What is the bone in the upper arm?

The humerus. Edit: Its the humerus its easy to remember because of the phrase "funny bone" funny=humorous=humerus