31+ Wrist Joint Anatomy Diagram. The wrist consists of multiple joints where the bones of the arm and hand meet to facilitate movement(1). The wrist joint (also known as the radiocarpal joint) is a synovial joint in the upper limb, marking the area of the wrist is an ellipsoidal (condyloid) type synovial joint, allowing for movement along two axes.
However, it is susceptible to injury, especially from repetitive strain. The wrist is a complex joint that bridges the hand to the forearm. The wrist is a complex joint that marks the transition between the forearm and hand.
Find out in this article, where we explore its detailed anatomy and function.
(1) gliding joints move against each other on a single plane. A number of anatomical studies and improved imaging methods of anatomical wrist structures have indicated that wrist anatomy constitutes a continuously evolving. Most of the muscles which act on the wrist joint are situated within the forearm, with only the tendon crossing the joint and inserting on the hand. The ligaments of the wrist joint are quite variably described in the literature, which can lead to a degree of confusion in regards to their anatomy.