midcarpal joint
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Midcarpal joint — Vertical section through the articulations at the wrist, showing the synovial cavities … Wikipedia
Joint — A joint is the area where two bones are attached for the purpose of motion of body parts. A joint is usually formed of fibrous connective tissue and cartilage. An articulation or an arthrosis is the same as a joint. Joints are grouped according… … Medical dictionary
Joint — For other uses, see Joint (disambiguation). Typical Joint A joint is the location at which two or more bones make contact.[1] They are constructed to allow movement and provide mechanical support, and are classified structurally and functionally … Wikipedia
Metacarpophalangeal joint — Metacarpophalangeal articulation and articulations of digit. Volar aspect … Wikipedia
Intercarpal articulations — Vertical section through the articulations at the wrist, showing the synovial cavities … Wikipedia
Carpus — For other uses, see Carpus (disambiguation). Bone: Carpals BONES OF (right) HAND Proximal: A=Scaphoid, B=Lunate, C=Triquetrum, D=Pisiform Distal: E=Trapezium, F=Trapezoid, G=Capitate, H … Wikipedia
articulatio — synovial joint. [L. a forming of vines] a. acromioclavicularis [TA] SYN: acromioclavicular joint. a. atlantoaxialis lateralis [TA] SYN: lateral atlantoaxial joint. a. atlantoaxialis mediana [TA] SYN: median atlantoaxial joint. a. atlanto… … Medical dictionary
Outline of human anatomy — See also: Index of anatomy related articles Human anatomy, a branch of anatomy, is the scientific study of the morphology of the adult human. It is subdivided into gross anatomy and microscopic anatomy. Gross anatomy (also called topographical… … Wikipedia
wrist — /rist/, n. 1. the carpus or lower part of the forearm where it joins the hand. 2. the joint or articulation between the forearm and the hand. 3. the part of an article of clothing that fits around the wrist. 4. Mach. See wrist pin. [bef. 950; ME … Universalium
articulatio mediocarpalis — [TA] mediocarpal joint: the joint between distal and proximal rows of carpal bones. Called also midcarpal joint … Medical dictionary
