The distal end of the ulna is expanded into a readily palpable styloid process and head on the ulnar

side
of the wrist. The head has a smooth distal and a convex lateral articular surface which articulates with the
ulnar notch of the radius at the distal (inferior) radioulnar joint.

Forearm rotation is accompanied by rotation of the lower radius around the ulna.

The smooth distal end is separated from the carpus by a triangular articular disc (commonly called the
triangular fibrocartilage complex or TFCC) the apex of which is attached to the styloid process and base
to the distal (inferior) radius. The lateral border possesses a facet for articulation with the ulnar notch of
the distal radius.

Surface anatomy
The ulna styloid is superficial at the distal wrist and easily palpated. The styloid is more prominent in full
pronation and least prominent in full supination due to its dorsovolar movement during forearm rotation.