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Medical Term

wrist

wrist
Fig. — wrist

the JOINT between the HAND and forearm. The wrist region comprises eight carpal bones and five metacarpal bones joined by strong ligaments. The wrist joint then articulates with the RADIUS and ULNA . The joint can move in all directions with little risk of DISLOCATION .

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