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Fig. 5. —Schematic drawing of wrist joint shows that lunate acts as
intercalated segment, interposed between radius and capitate. Flexion and
extension motions are accomplished by radiolunate and lunocapitate joints.
Scaphoid and intercarpal ligaments prevents this unstable arrangement from
collapse when compression forces are applied. (Reprinted with permission from
[23]).
