GROSS ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -Styloid process of the radius (processus styloideus radii) is a thick, pointed, lateral projection from the distal end of bone. It forms the lateral portion of the wrist joint and serves as an attachment site for the brachioradialis muscle and radial (lateral) collateral ligament.

Detailed explanation-2: -The styloid process of the radius forms the proximal border of the anatomical snuff box and is easily palpated at the lateral base of the body of the radius, proximal to the base of the thumb.

Detailed explanation-3: -The lower (distal) end of your radius forms the top of your wrist joint. It’s wider than the rest of your radius where it meets your scaphoid and lunate (wrist or carpal bones). The distal end of the radius includes: Styloid process. Ulnar notch.

Detailed explanation-4: -The styloid process is a cylindrical, slender, needle-like projection of varying lengths averaging 2 to 3 cm. The styloid process projects from the inferior part of the petrous temporal bone and offers attachment to the stylohyoid ligament and the stylohyoid, stylopharyngeus, and styloglossus muscles.

Detailed explanation-5: -Answer and Explanation: The name of the slender, pointed projection on the distal end of the radius is named the styloid process. This is located at the distal radius.