Describe the joint capsule of the midcarpal joint
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ANS:
The joint capsule of the midcarpal joint encompasses all the intercarpal articulations but does not communicate with that of the radiocarpal joint. Although the midcarpal joint motion can be visualized as a single S-shaped joint line between the proximal and distal carpal rows, the movement is actually much more complex and occurs between each of the carpal bones.
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