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==Joints of the Distal Forelimb==
 
==Joints of the Distal Forelimb==
*'''[[Carpal Joint - Anatomy & Physiology|Carpal Joint]]'''
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'''[[Carpal Joint - Anatomy & Physiology|Carpal Joint]]'''
*'''[[Metacarpal Joint - Anatomy & Physiology|Metacarpal Joint]]'''  
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The carpal joint is a compound joint composed of:
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*The '''antebrachiocarpal joint''' between the radius/ulna and the proximal carpal bones
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*The '''middle carpal joint''' between the two rows of carpal bones
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*The '''carpometacarpal joint''' between the distal carpal bones and the proximal metacarpals
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The joint is a synovial joint, comprised of a common outer fibrous capsule and three inner synovial pouches, one for each joint.  Numerous ligaments add to the stability of the joint and ensure movement is limited to the [[Planes and Axes - Anatomy & Physiology|sagittal plane]].
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'''[[Metacarpal Joint - Anatomy & Physiology|Metacarpal Joint]]'''
    
==Muscles of the Forelimb==
 
==Muscles of the Forelimb==
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