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Carpus

noun
(pl. carpi)
1.
A joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones.  Synonyms: articulatio radiocarpea, radiocarpal joint, wrist, wrist joint.






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"Carpus" Quotes from Famous Books



... by a common tendon which enters the carpal sheath with the tendon of the perforatus, and continues with it through the synovial sheath of the metacarpo-phalangeal region. Like the last-named tendon, it receives a supporting check-band, in this case from the posterior ligament of the carpus. Passing down between the suspensory ligament in front, and the perforatus tendon behind, it glides over the sesamoid pulley and passes through the ring formed by the perforatus. Continuing its course, it passes between ...
— Diseases of the Horse's Foot • Harry Caulton Reeks



Words linked to "Carpus" :   arm, gliding joint, carpal bone, wrist bone, carpal, radiocarpal joint, articulatio plana, carpal tunnel



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