carpal joints


car·pal joints

[TA] the synovial joints between the carpal bones. Synonym(s): articulatio carpi [TA], articulationes carpi [TA], articulationes intercarpales ☆ , intercarpal joints ☆

in·ter·car·pal joints

(in'tĕr-kahr'păl joynts) The synovial joints between the carpal bones.
Synonym(s): carpal joints (1) .

wrist joint

(rist joynt) [TA] The synovial articulation between the distal end of the radius and its articular disc and the proximal row of carpal bones with the exception of the pisiform bone.
Synonym(s): carpal joints (2) , radiocarpal joint.