Stick Bones

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An illustration depicting the radius bone in two different views on a white background. The bones are a beige color with defined ridges and edges to show anatomical detail. The top of the bone is wider and a pale bluish/white indicating cartilage.

The Radius

Turning your wrist into the ultimate show-off, one rotation at a time.

An illustration displaying the ulna bone from two perspectives: the anterior and posterior sides. The ulna appears as a long, slightly curved bone with a complex, protruded end that articulates with other bones at the elbow. The illustration details the bone's changing width and the textured surface at the ends and along the bone's length.

The Ulna

Quietly supporting your wrist while the radius takes all the credit.

An illustration showing the anterior and posterior views of the right fibula. The fibula bones are light beige with shadows indicating the three-dimensional shape. The anterior view shows the bone's natural curve, while the posterior view appears straighter. Text labels indicate each view.

The Fibula

Not the fibia and also not the tibula.

Two detailed anatomical illustrations of a tibia bone are side-by-side against a white background. The bone is long and beige, with a widened top for articulation and a subtle broadening at the bottom. The view on the left is a frontal view, while the view on the right is anterior.

The Tibia

Not the fibia and also not the tibula.

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