ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site wrist A very complex type of joint between the distal end of the radius, a fibrocartilaginous disk at the distal end of the ulna, the carpal (wrist) bones and the proximal portion of the metacarpal bones. These complex articulations form an ellipsoidal-type synovial joint at which the movements of flexion-extension and abduction or radial deviation – adduction or ulnar deviation can occur. Related category    • ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY Source: State University of New York Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP