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Wrist

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carpusnoun(anatomy) The group of bones that make up the wrist.
wrist jointnouna joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
articulatio radiocarpeanouna joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
radiocarpal jointnouna joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones

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carpusnoun(anatomy) The group of bones that make up the wrist.
articulatio radiocarpeanouna joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
radiocarpal jointnouna joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
wrist jointnouna joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
fingernoun(anatomy) A slender jointed extremity of the human hand, (often) exclusive of the thumb.
handnounThe part of the forelimb below the forearm or wrist in a human, and the corresponding part in many other animals.
arthrographynoun(medicine) An arthrogram
pulsenoun(physiology) A normally regular beat felt when arteries near the skin (for example, at the neck or wrist) are depressed, caused by the heart pumping blood through them.
chubbynounA chubby, plump person.
braceletnounA band or chain worn around the wrist as jewelry/jewellery or an ornament.
waistnoun(anatomy) The part of the body between the pelvis and the stomach.
dollnounA small figure resembling a human being that is used as a toy.
cuffnounThe end of a shirt sleeve that covers the wrist.
fistnounA hand with the fingers clenched or curled inward.
punchnoun(countable) A hit or strike with one's fist.
handgunnounA small gun with a relatively short barrel, designed to be held and operated with a single hand.
mainnoun(not in generic modern use) That which is chief or principal; the chief or main portion; the bulk, the greater part, gross.
carpalsnoun(anatomy) Any of the eight bones of the wrist (carpus).
carpal joint
carpal bonesThe carpal bones are the eight small bones that make up the wrist (carpus) that connects the hand to the forearm.

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