[Solved] The wrist (radiocarpal) joint:

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Q.	The wrist (radiocarpal) joint:
A.	has a synovial cavity continuous with the inferior radioulnar joint
B.	has a synovial cavity continuous with the midcarpal joint
C.	permits flexion, extension, adduction and abduction, but little rotation
D.	has the articular surface of the radius facing distally, medially and dorsally
E.	has the flexor retinaculum anterior to it
Answer» C. permits flexion, extension, adduction and abduction, but little rotation

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