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wrist joint

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Noun1.wrist joint - a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal boneswrist joint - a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
carpal, carpal bone, wrist bone - any of the eight small bones of the wrist of primates
carpal tunnel - a passageway in the wrist through which nerves and the flexor muscles of the hands pass
arm - a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
articulatio plana, gliding joint - a freely moving joint in which the articulations allow only gliding motions


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Conclusion The highest maximal grip strength obtained at 0 degree of wrist extension, showed that for accurate assessment of maximal grip strength, the wrist joint should be positioned at 0 degree of wrist extension.
These are broken with silk and have incremental wrist joint belt and clasp at the wrist joint that feels stunning.
The actuators are "very complicated devices that drive the wheels of rovers, and are the elbow, shoulder and wrist joints for the robotic arm," said Doug McCuistion, director of the Mars Exploration Program at NASA headquarters.
 
 
 
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