Anatomy

Wrist Joint

The joint that is formed by the distal end of the RADIUS, the articular disc of the distal radioulnar joint, and the proximal row of CARPAL BONES; (SCAPHOID BONE; LUNATE BONE; triquetral bone).

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Abstract

The joint that is formed by the distal end of the RADIUS, the articular disc of the distal radioulnar joint, and the proximal row of CARPAL BONES; (SCAPHOID BONE; LUNATE BONE; triquetral bone).

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Joint, Wrist
  • Joints, Wrist
  • Wrist Joints

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Aspects Covered

22 allowable subheadings

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

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Indexing Annotation

primates only; use CARPUS, ANIMAL for non-primate vertebrates; differentiate from wrist; wrist ganglion is indexed under WRIST (IM) + SYNOVIAL CYST (IM)

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65

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  1. A02w.835w.583w.405w.930

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WE 830

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Wrist Joint. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D014955. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D014955
  2. Wrist Joint. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q28828604