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Wrist joint and ligaments
Other Terms:
Wrist,
Wrist joint,
Wrist,
Ligaments of the wrist joint,
Joint of wrist,
Radiocarpal joint,
Articulatio radiocarpalis,
Articulation radiocarpienne
Description
The mobile wrist joint, which occurs between the distal end of the radius and the proximal carpal bones is closely associated with the distal radio-ulnar joint. An articular disc separates the two joints into distinct synovial capsules.
Type
Wrist joint – ellipsoid joint
Articular surfaces
Distal end of the radius with the lunate and scaphoid bones.
Close-packed position
Full extension
Ligaments
Numerous strong ligaments support and limit the movements of the bones in these joints.
Latin
Articulatio radiocarpalis
French
Articulation radiocarpienne
