Wrist Abduction and Adduction

Abduction at the wrist is also called radial deviation of the hand, because the hand moves toward the radius, or laterally.

Muscles: flexor carpi radialis and extensor carpi radialis longus and brevis.

Adduction at the wrist is also called ulnar deviation of the hand, because the hand moves medially toward the ulna.

Muscles: flexor and extensor carpi ulnaris.