wrist (redirected from MCP joints)

wrist (rist) the region of the joint between the forearm and hand; the carpus.

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wrist (rst)

n.

1. The joint between the hand and the forearm.

2. See carpus.

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wrist,

See carpal bones.

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wrist [rist]

the region of the joint between the hand and the forearm; it contains eight bones, called the carpal bones (see anatomic Table of Bones in the Appendices). The bones are arranged in two rows, whose joint surfaces glide upon each other in four directions; they join the bones of the forearm, the radius and ulna, as well as the bones of the hand, the metacarpals. They are bound together and protected by tough ligaments and capsules, the enveloping structures. The major arteries, nerves, veins, and tendons that serve the hand and fingers run across the wrist. Both the tendons and the joint are lined with synovial membrane. Called also carpus.

Bones of the wrist (carpal bones). A, Anterior view, right arm. B, Posterior view, right arm.

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wrist

the carpus; this human term is sometimes applied to animals.

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WRIST

Cardiology A clinical trial–Washington Radiation for In-Stent restenosis Trial

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wrist

See CLIP wrist, Golfer's wrist, SLAC wrist, Tennis wrist.