wrist joint
a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones • Syn: wrist, carpus, radiocarpal joint, articulatio radiocarpea • Derivationally related forms: carpal (for: carpus) • Hypernyms: gliding joint, articulatio plana • Part Holonyms: arm • Part Meronyms: carpal bone, carpal, wrist bone, carpal tunnel
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