You have been thinking a lot lately about what you are going to do with the rest of your life. And as you considered various careers, health care has sounded like a good choice. And why not become a respiratory therapist? The demand for respiratory therapists has never been higher, so job stability is excellent.
The Triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) is formed by the triangular fibrocartilage disc (TFC), the radioulnar ligaments (RULs) and the ulnocarpal ligaments (UCLs). Anatomy of the Triangular Fibrocartilage Disc (TFC): The TFC is a trianguar, biconcave (concave on both sides and thicker along its periphery) articular disc that sits at the distal ulna, between the ulna and the carpals.
The DRUJ is the part of the wrist joint that lies between the two bones of the forearm (the radius and ulna) and allows forearm rotation. The TFCC also functions as a shock-absorber for the wrist, like a meniscus in the knee. The TFCC may be injured by a fall, sports injury, car crash, or other trauma.