What are the movements of the wrist joint?
The primary movements of the radiocarpal joint are flexion, extension, abduction and adduction.
What are the movements of the hand?
Normal Movement
- Flexion: Moving the base of the finger towards the palm.
- Extension: Moving the base of the fingers away from the palm.
- Adduction: Moving the fingers toward the middle finger.
- Abduction: Moving the fingers away from the middle finger.
What type of joint movement is raising your hand?
Abduction and Adduction For example, abduction is raising the arm at the shoulder joint, moving it laterally away from the body, while adduction brings the arm down to the side of the body. Similarly, abduction and adduction at the wrist moves the hand away from or toward the midline of the body.
What are wrist movements?
Wrist Movements. The wrist is a complex series of joints that are formed around the carpal bones and the radius and ulna (forearm bones). The wrist is capable of three sets of distinct movements Flexion and extension Supination and pronation Ulnar deviation (ulnar flexion) and radial deviation (radial flexion)
What causes pain in the wrist joint?
Inflammation of the wrist joint due to arthritis conditions is one cause of wrist pain. Repetitive motion injuries and carpal tunnel syndrome are other common causes. Strains, sprains, broken bones, and other injuries may all cause pain in the wrist joint.
What is the joint between the wrist and forearm?
The wrist joint (also known as the radiocarpal joint) is a synovial joint in the upper limb, marking the area of transition between the forearm and the hand.
What is the function of the wrist bones?
The vertical movement includes flexion and extension.