The joints connecting the hands to the forearms, crucial for hand mobility and dexterity.
From Old English wrist, related to Old Norse rist meaning 'instep' or 'wrist'. Originally referred to the turning or twisting joint, from Proto-Germanic *wristiz.
The wrist contains eight small bones called carpals arranged in two rows, making it one of the most complex joints in the human body - this intricate design allows for the incredible range of motion that makes human tool use possible.
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