Similarities of Bone and

Cartilage

Specialized Connective Tissues.

They have cells that are specialized to secrete matrix.
Derived from mesenchyme.
Ground substances is hardened.
Provides support.
Resist stresses placed upon it.

Ulna

Located on the medial aspect of the forearm & is longer than radius.
Proximal End articulates w/ the humerus @ elbow joint and w/ head of
the radius @ proximal radioulnar joint. Distal end articulates w/ the
radius at the distal radioulnar joint but excluded from the wrist joint by
the articular disc.
P.U. pinky is on the ulna side
Proximal: Olecranon large projection of bone that extends proximally
from the ulna. ;forms the prominence of elbow
Its anterolateral surface is articular and contributes to the
formation of the trochlear notch, which articulates
with the trochlea
of the humerus.
The superior surface is marked by a large roughened impression
for the attachment of the triceps brachii
muscle
posterior surface is smooth, shaped somewhat triangularly, and
can be palpated as the 'tip of the elbow.'

 Trochlear Notch large curved area between the olecranon and

coronoid process that forms part of the elbow.
Radial Notch depression on lateral side of coronoid process w/
receives head of the radius.
Ulnar Tuberosity inferior to the coronoid process to w/c the
biceps brachii muscle attaches.
Distal End of Ulna: Head separated from the wrist by a disc of
fibrocartilage.
Styloid process located on posterior side of ulnas distal end w/c
provides attachment for the ulnar collateral ligament to the wrist.

Borders:
The anterior border is smooth and rounded.
The posterior border is sharp and palpable along its entire length.
The interosseous border is also sharp and is the attachment site for the
interosseous membrane, which joins the ulna to the radius.
Surfaces:
The anterior surface of the ulna is smooth, except distally where there is a
prominent linear roughening for the attachment of the pronator quadratus muscle.
The medial surface is smooth and unremarkable.
The posterior surface is marked by lines, which separate different regions of
muscle attachments to bone.
The distal end of the ulna is small and characterized by a rounded head and the
ulnar styloid process. The anterolateral and distal part of the head is covered by
articular cartilage. The ulnar styloid process originates from the dorsomedial
aspect of the ulna and projects distally.