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What is the radiocarpal articulation called and how is it classified?
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Carpus, synovial condlyloid, biaxial diarthrotic joint.
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What interfaces with distal articular surface of the radius to form the radiocarpal aritculation/
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3 proximal carpal bones
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What separates the relatively small head of the ulna from the radiocarpal joint?
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A fibrocartilaginous articular disc
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Why is the ulna not considered part of the radiocarpal articulation?
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Because of the fibrocartilaginous disc that separates the head of the ulna to the proximal carpal bones.
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What surrounds the entire wrist complex?
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Tendon sheaths.
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What movements does the radiocarpal joint permit?
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Flexion, extension, adduction, abduction, circumduction, but NO rotation
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Where do rotational movements occur at?
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The distal end and proximal radioulnar joints
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Additional movements in the carpus region are made possible by intercarpal articulations which are classified how?
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planar/gliding joints, permit gliding movements between the individual carpal bones
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