MRI Wrist (Anatomy & Pathology) - Video Lesson

Hey, everyone. Welcome to today's lesson on the MRI of the wrist. In this lesson, we will look at the bony structures of the joint, important ligaments and tendons, and anatomy on different planes of MRI imaging. Let's get started. The wrist is primarily composed of the radiocarpal joint, a condyloid joint that allows flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction. It is made up of the distal radius, distal ulna, and the proximal carpal bones, which include the scaphoid, lunate, triquetrum, and pisiform. The scaphoid and lunate are specifically important for wrist stability and motion. The distal radius articulates with the scaphoid and lunate, forming the primary joint surface, while the distal ulna is separated from the carpals by the triangular fibrocartilage complex or TFCC. The TFCC, a fibrocartilaginous structure, stabilizes the distal radioulnar joint and supports movement. The flexor and extensor tendons how