Annular Ligament

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It runs around the radial head form the anterior and the posterior margin o the radial notch, to approximate the radial head to he radial notch and enclose the radial circumference. It encircles 80% o the radial head and unctions to maintain the relationship between the head o the radius and the humerus and ulna,

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Holding the proximal radius against the ulna as it fits strongly around the radial head,

It permits for free rotation of radial head as it's internal surface is lined with cartilage.

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