carpal joint

carpal joint
carpal joint,
Anatomy.
1. a joint of the carpus.
2. a) the joint between the radius and the carpus in man. b) a corresponding joint in other vertebrates.

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  • carpal — /kahr peuhl/, Anat. adj. 1. pertaining to the carpus: the carpal joint. n. 2. a carpale. [1735 45; < NL carpalis. See CARPUS, AL1] * * * …   Universalium

  • carpal — car•pal [[t]ˈkɑr pəl[/t]] adj. 1) anat. pertaining to the carpus: the carpal joint[/ex] 2) anat. any of the bones of the carpus; a wrist bone • Etymology: 1735–45; < NL …   From formal English to slang

  • carpal — /ˈkapəl/ (say kahpuhl) adjective 1. relating to the carpus (wrist): the carpal joint. –noun 2. → carpale. {New Latin carpālis, from Latin carpus wrist} …  

  • Carpal tunnel syndrome — Classification and external resources Transverse section at the wrist. The median nerve is colored yellow. The carpal tunnel consists of the bones and flexor retinaculum. ICD 1 …   Wikipedia

  • Carpal — Car pal, a. [From {Carpus}.] (Anat.) Of or pertaining to the carpus, or wrist. n. One of the bones or cartilages of the carpus; a carpale. [1913 Webster] {Carpal angle} (Zo[ o]l.), the angle at the last joint of the folded wing of a bird. [1913… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Carpal angle — Carpal Car pal, a. [From {Carpus}.] (Anat.) Of or pertaining to the carpus, or wrist. n. One of the bones or cartilages of the carpus; a carpale. [1913 Webster] {Carpal angle} (Zo[ o]l.), the angle at the last joint of the folded wing of a bird.… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Joint — A joint is the area where two bones are attached for the purpose of motion of body parts. A joint is usually formed of fibrous connective tissue and cartilage. An articulation or an arthrosis is the same as a joint. Joints are grouped according… …   Medical dictionary

  • carpal tunnel syndrome — Pathol. a common disorder of the wrist and hand characterized by pain, tingling, and muscular weakness, caused by pressure on the median nerve in the wrist area and often associated with trauma, rheumatoid arthritis, or edema of pregnancy. * * *… …   Universalium

  • Joint — For other uses, see Joint (disambiguation). Typical Joint A joint is the location at which two or more bones make contact.[1] They are constructed to allow movement and provide mechanical support, and are classified structurally and functionally …   Wikipedia

  • Carpal tunnel — Infobox Anatomy Name = PAGENAME Latin = canalis carpi GraySubject = GrayPage = Caption = Caption2 = Transverse section across the wrist and digits. (The median nerve is the yellow dot near the center. The carpal tunnel is not labeled, but the… …   Wikipedia

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