Wrist, Posterior View

Description

Posterior wrist anatomy is presented on a Black adult female figure in neutral anatomical stance, with the forearm in pronation so the dorsum of the hand and carpus face posteriorly. The distal radius and ulna frame the radiocarpal region, with the ulnar styloid positioned on the medial side and the radial styloid laterally. Across the dorsal carpus, the extensor tendon corridors align longitudinally toward the metacarpal bases, and the carpal mass sits distal to the forearm, proximal to the hand, forming the gentle convexity typical of the dorsal wrist. Dorsal wrist relationships matter when you are teaching surface anatomy or planning portals for wrist arthroscopy, where landmarks around the radiocarpal joint guide safe access between extensor compartments. This posterior orientation also supports discussion of de Quervain tenosynovitis at the first dorsal compartment near the radial styloid, and of dorsal wrist ganglion cysts, which often arise from the scapholunate interval and present as a fluctuant swelling on the dorsum. Small distances count. Identifying medial ulnar-sided versus lateral radial-sided pain patterns starts with this map. Use this asset in musculoskeletal anatomy courses, hand and upper-limb physical examination training, and publisher artwork for chapters on carpal anatomy, radiocarpal joint mechanics, or common dorsal wrist pathology. It also fits patient-facing materials where accurate depiction of skin tone and posterior wrist landmarks improves communication around dorsal injections, splinting, or surgical approaches. Anatomical accuracy verified by SciePro's Medical Advisory Board.