The distal end of the ulna does not directly articulate with any of the carpal bones. Instead, the triquetrum bone articulates with what structure that spans the radius and ulna?
Explanation
A key feature of the wrist joint (radiocarpal joint) is that the ulna does not directly participate. A fibrocartilaginous disc separates the head of the ulna from the carpal bones, specifically the triquetrum.
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