wrist-joint
Definition
- Noun:
- Anatomical joint: "wrist-joint" refers to the articulation or connecting point between the bones of the forearm (the radius and ulna) and the bones of the hand (the carpal bones). It is a complex joint that allows for movement of the hand relative to the arm.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The wrist-joint is essential for rotating the hand and bending it up and down. (The connecting point between the forearm and hand enables these movements.)
- She sprained her wrist-joint while playing tennis. (She injured the articulation point in her wrist during the game.)
Advanced Usage
"to have a stiff wrist-joint": to experience limited mobility or discomfort in the articulation of the wrist.
- After typing for hours, he had a stiff wrist-joint. (His wrist articulation felt tight and painful.)
"to examine the wrist-joint": to inspect or assess the condition of the articulation between the forearm and hand, often in a medical context.
- The doctor examined the wrist-joint for signs of swelling. (The physician checked the connecting point for inflammation.)
Variants and Related Words
Wrist (n): the part of the body connecting the hand to the forearm, which includes the wrist-joint.
- He wore a watch around his wrist. (The area of the arm near the hand.)
Joint (n): a point where two bones meet in the body; the wrist-joint is a specific type of joint.
- The knee is another large joint in the body. (A different articulation point.)
Synonyms
- Carpal joint: a technical term for the wrist-joint, referring specifically to the articulation of the carpal bones.
- Radiocarpal joint: a more precise anatomical term for the main part of the wrist-joint where the radius meets the carpal bones.
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