radiocarpal joint

radiocarpal joint
articulatio radiocarpalis.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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  • radiocarpal joint — noun a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones • Syn: ↑wrist, ↑carpus, ↑wrist joint, ↑articulatio radiocarpea • Derivationally related forms: ↑carpal (for: ↑carpus) …   Useful english 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

  • anterior ligament of radiocarpal joint — ligamentum radiocarpale palmare …   Medical dictionary

  • dorsal ligament of radiocarpal joint — ligamentum radiocarpale dorsale …   Medical dictionary

  • palmar ligament of radiocarpal joint — ligamentum radiocarpale palmare …   Medical dictionary

  • posterior ligament of radiocarpal joint — ligamentum radiocarpale dorsale …   Medical dictionary

  • 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

  • Midcarpal joint — Vertical section through the articulations at the wrist, showing the synovial cavities …   Wikipedia

  • Synovial joint — Typical Joint A Synovial joint, also known as a diarthrosis, is the most common and most movable type of joint in the body of a mammal. As with most other joints, synovial joints achieve movement at the point of contact of the articulating bones …   Wikipedia

  • gliding joint — noun a freely moving joint in which the articulations allow only gliding motions • Syn: ↑articulatio plana • Hypernyms: ↑synovial joint, ↑articulatio synovialis, ↑diarthrosis • Hyponyms: ↑ankle, ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

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