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The radiocarpal joint (what we call the "wrist") is where the radius bone in the forearm meets the 8 carpal bones of the wrist, and together with the surrounding muscles and tendons enables the following 4 hand movements:
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Wrist Flexion
Bending your wrist "forwards" so that your palm moves closer to the front (anterior side) of your wrist
Wrist Extension
Bending your wrist "backwards" so that the back of your hand moves closer to the back (posterior side) of your wrist
Wrist Abduction (AKA "Radial Deviation")
Rotating or tilting your hand towards your thumb
Wrist Adduction (AKA "Ulnar Deviation")
Rotating or tilting your hand towards your pinky
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