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1. teachmeanatomy.info › upper-limb › jointsThe Wrist Joint - TeachMeAnatomy

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   Mar 31, 2023 · The wrist joint (also known as the radiocarpal joint) is an articulation between the radius and the carpal bones of the hand. It is condyloid-type synovial joint which marks the area of transition between the forearm and the hand.

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2. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articlesAnatomy, Biomechanics, and Loads of the Wrist Joint

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   Jan 27, 2022 · The motion of the wrist joint is initiated by the muscles of the forearm, and strong and short ligaments ensure the stability of the wrist. All of these components are essential to bringing functions to the wrist joint because these structures allow wrist mobility and sustainability.

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   • Publication: Life (Basel). 2022 Feb; 12(2): 188.

3. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › bodyAnatomy of the Hand and Wrist - Cleveland Clinic

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   Jun 12, 2023 · Your wrist is the joint at the end of your forearm. It’s the hinge between your arm and hand that lets you reposition your hand. Your hand begins where your wrist ends.

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5. www.healthline.com › human-body-maps › wristWrist Anatomy, Pictures & Diagram | Body Maps - Healthline

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   Jan 22, 2018 · The wrist connects the hand to the forearm. It consists of the distal ends of the radius and ulna bones, eight carpal bones, and the proximal ends of five metacarpal bones.

6. www.osmosis.org › learn › Joints_of_the_wrist_and_handJoints of the wrist and hand: Video & Anatomy - Osmosis

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   The wrist is a complex joint that serves as the bridge connecting the forearm and the hand together. It consists of a main radiocarpal joint, between the radius and the proximal row of the carpal bones minus the pisiform, and the smaller intercarpal joints, which are small joints among the carpals. Then we have the hand, which consists of the ...

7. www.kenhub.com › en › libraryRadiocarpal (wrist) joint: Bones, ligaments, movements | Kenhub

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   Oct 30, 2023 · Extension (or dorsal flexion) conversely allows the palmar aspect of the hand to move away from the front of the forearm. Extension happens as the same bones move in the opposite direction with the additional rotation of the scaphoid about its long axis.

8. www.uptodate.com › contents › anatomy-and-basicAnatomy and basic biomechanics of the wrist - UpToDate

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   The wrist is a complex joint that serves as the link between the forearm and hand, and it is critical for many upper extremity movements. An understanding of wrist anatomy allows for appreciation of the biomechanics of wrist movement, which helps the clinician to understand injury patterns, perform an efficient history and physical examination ...