Radiopalmar aspect of the wrist

What does "Radiopalmar aspect of the wrist" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"Radiopalmar aspect of the wrist" refers to a specific area of the wrist. The term "radio" is related to the radius, one of the two bones in the forearm, and "palmar" refers to the palm side of the hand. So, in simple terms, the "radiopalmar aspect of the wrist" is the area of the wrist that is on the same side as the palm of the hand and close to the radius bone.

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