Intercarpal is a medical term that refers to the joints between the carpal bones in the wrist. There are several synonyms that can be used to refer to these joints, including carpal bones articulation, wrist joint, and carpus joint. Other synonyms may include the intercarpal articulation or intercarpal joint, or simply the carpometacarpal joint, as this term describes the way the bones of the hand join the wrist bones. No matter what term is used to refer to the intercarpal joints, each one plays an essential role in the movement and stability of the wrist.