wrist joint

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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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.

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