Anatomy

Carpal Joints

The articulations between the various CARPAL BONES. This does not include the WRIST JOINT which consists of the articulations between the RADIUS; ULNA; and proximal CARPAL BONES.

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Structured Summary

Abstract

The articulations between the various CARPAL BONES. This does not include the WRIST JOINT which consists of the articulations between the RADIUS; ULNA; and proximal CARPAL BONES.

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Synonyms

7 entry terms
  • Intercarpal Joints
  • Carpal Joint
  • Intercarpal Joint
  • Joint, Carpal
  • Joint, Intercarpal
  • Joints, Carpal
  • Joints, Intercarpal

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Aspects Covered

23 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, ultrastructure, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

vertebrates only

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History Note

2006

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Tree Number

  1. A02w.835w.583w.405w.174w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Carpal Joints. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D050824. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D050824
  2. Carpal Joints. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intercarpal_joints
  3. Carpal Joints. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6045628