Mediocarpal joint
Articulatio mediocarpea
Definition
In carnivores, the mediocarpal joint (middle carpal joint) is formed between the radial and ulnar carpal bones and carpal bones I, II, III, and IV. Numerous short ligaments reinforce this joint by passing between the rows of bones as well as between the bones of each row.
References
Text by Antoine Micheau, MD - Copyright IMAIOS
