midcarpal joint

anatomy

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The midcarpal joint is one of the component joints that make up the wrist. The wrist itself is a complex joint connecting the five metacarpal bones of the hand to the radius and ulna bones of the forearm.1

The wrist contains eight carpal bones arranged in two rows. The midcarpal joint is specifically located between these two rows of carpal bones. This joint, along with other wrist articulations, contributes to the wrist's flexibility and extensive range of motion. The wrist also includes the radiocarpal joint, which is crucial for wrist flexion and extension.1

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…wrist flexion and extension; the midcarpal joint, between two of the rows of carpal bones; and various intercarpal joints, between adjacent carpal bones within the rows. The numerous bones and their complex articulations give the wrist its flexibility and wide range of motion.
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…wrist flexion and extension; the midcarpal joint, between two of the rows of carpal bones; and various intercarpal joints, between adjacent carpal bones within the rows. The numerous bones and their complex articulations give the wrist its flexibility and wide range of motion.
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