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radiocarpal articulation

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wrist joint

[TA]
the synovial joint between the distal end of the radius and its articular disc and the proximal row of carpal bones with the exception of the pisiform bone.
Synonym(s): articulatio radiocarpalis [TA], radiocarpal articulation, radiocarpal joint
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