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wrist joint

DEFINITIONS OF: wrist joint

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n a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones

Synonyms:
articulatio radiocarpea, carpus, radiocarpal joint, wrist
Type of:
articulatio plana, gliding joint
a freely moving joint in which the articulations allow only gliding motions
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