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Wrist Joint MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Wrist Joint
Tree Number(s)
A02.835.583.405.930
Unique ID
D014955
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D014955
Annotation
primates only; use CARPUS, ANIMAL for non-primate vertebrates; differentiate from wrist; wrist ganglion is indexed under WRIST (IM) + SYNOVIAL CYST (IM)
Scope Note
The joint that is formed by the distal end of the RADIUS, the articular disc of the distal radioulnar joint, and the proximal row of CARPAL BONES; (SCAPHOID BONE; LUNATE BONE; triquetral bone).
NLM Classification #
WE 830
Public MeSH Note
65
History Note
65
Entry Combination
injuries:Wrist Injuries
Date Established
1965/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2005/06/30
Wrist Joint Preferred
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