Anatomy, Shoulder and Upper Limb, Wrist Joint

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In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2026 Jan.
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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 between the forearm and hand. A condyloid joint is a modified ball-and-socket joint that allows for flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction movements.

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