Change: Wrist / HandWrist (radiocarpal) jointIs a synovial condylar joint formed superiorly by the radius and the articular disk and inferiorly by the proximal row of carpal bones (scaphoid, lunate, and rarely triquetrum),exclusive of the pisiform.Has a capsule that is strengthened by   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 216)

Change:  Metacarpophalangeal joints Are condyloid joints, supported by a palmar ligament and two collateral ligaments, and allow flexion and extension and abduction and adduction.Interphalangeal joints Are hinge joints, supported by a palmar ligament and two collateral ligaments, and allowflexion and extension. ◄.....Go back to the Gross Anatomy homepage   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 214)

Change: Is a compound articulation: laterally, the scaphoid articulates with the trapezium and trapezoid, forming a plane joint ; and medially, the scaphoid, lunate, and triquetrum articulate with the capitate and hamate, forming a condylar (ellipsoidal type) joint.Carpometacarpal joints Form synovial saddle (sellar) joints   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 172)

Change: Created by AndyC Jul 5 2010, 8:06 AM EDT for: no reason given