Polsregio

Polsregio is not a widely recognized term in formal anatomical nomenclature. In Dutch-language contexts, it can be read as a direct compound of pols (wrist) and regio (region), used informally to denote the wrist region. Because it is not an established medical term, its exact usage and boundaries vary by author and context.

Definition and scope

If used, polsregio refers to the anatomical area around the wrist where the carpal bones reside, between the distal forearm and the bases of the metacarpals. The boundary of this region is not standardized in official references, and in practice the term may be employed to describe the wrist as a functional unit for clinical examination or discussion rather than a precise, named compartment.

Anatomy

Within the wrist region, the relevant structures include the distal radius and ulna, the eight carpal bones (scaphoid, lunate, triquetrum, pisiform, trapezium, trapezoid, capitate, hamate), and the radiocarpal and midcarpal joints. Soft tissues such as ligaments, tendons (including flexor and extensor tendons that cross the wrist), nerves (notably branches of the median and ulnar nerves), and vessels are also present in this area. Clinical concerns in this region commonly involve joint movement, tendon gliding, nerve compression, and surface or deep tissue tenderness.

Usage and context

Because polsregio is not part of standardized anatomy, it is generally preferable to refer to the wrist or carpal region for precision. If encountered, the term is typically understood as a casual or descriptive shorthand rather than a defined anatomical entity.

See also

Carpal bones, Carpal tunnel, Wrist anatomy, Radiocarpal joint.