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==Joints of the Distal Forelimb==

==Joints of the Distal Forelimb==

'''''Carpal Joint'''''

===Carpal Joint===

The carpal joint is a compound joint composed of:

The carpal joint is a compound joint composed of:

'''''Metacarpal Joint'''''

===Metacarpal Joint===

The metacarpal joint is defined by the presence of palmar [[Bones and Cartilage - Anatomy & Physiology#Types of Bone|'''sesamoids''']], which allow the flexor tendons to pass over the sharp change in angle presented by the joint.  These are paired on each digit, with the exception of the first digit where it exists.

The metacarpal joint is defined by the presence of palmar [[Bones and Cartilage - Anatomy & Physiology#Types of Bone|'''sesamoids''']], which allow the flexor tendons to pass over the sharp change in angle presented by the joint.  These are paired on each digit, with the exception of the first digit where it exists.