wrist
/rist/
noun
- the part or joint connecting the hand with the forearm."I fell over and sprained my wrist"
- (in a machine) a stud projecting from a crank as an attachment for a connecting rod.
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The wrist joint also referred to as the radiocarpal joint is a condyloid synovial joint of the distal upper limb that connects and serves as a transition point ...
Jan 27, 2022 · The motion of the wrist joint is initiated by the muscles of the forearm, and strong and short ligaments ensure the stability of the wrist. All ...
May 24, 2024 · The meaning of WRIST is the joint or the region of the joint between the human hand and the arm or a corresponding part on a lower animal.
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