carpal joints

car·pal joints

[TA]

the synovial joints between the carpal bones.

Synonym(s): articulatio carpi [TA], articulationes carpi [TA], articulationes intercarpales ☆ , intercarpal joints ☆

Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

in·ter·car·pal joints

(in'tĕr-kahr'păl joynts)

The synovial joints between the carpal bones.
Synonym(s): carpal joints (1) .

---

wrist joint

(rist joynt) [TA]

The synovial articulation 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): carpal joints (2) , radiocarpal joint.

Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012