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wrist
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wrist
Anatomy the joint between the forearm and the hand

wrist [rist]
(anatomy)
The part joining forearm and hand.
(mechanical engineering)
A set of rotary joints to which the end effector of a robot is attached. Also known as wrist socket.


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Variability also occurred in finger postures: About half the participants hyperextended the right and left fourth MCP joints and the right fifth MCP joints (Figure 6b) at least occasionally, whereas 72% of participants hyperextended the left MCP joints at least occasionally (Figure 4).
Using surface replacement implants, PIP and MCP joints can be replaced with a variety of approaches including dorsal, lateral and palmar.
A stabilizing plastic strip was attached to the thumb dorsally to lend support to the CMC and MCP joints.
 
 
 
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