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Movement of the hand which deflects its longitudinal axis toward the radius (q.v.). It causes the head of radius (q.v.) to press against the capitulum of humerus (q.v.) and may lead to irritation known as "tennis elbow." Tool design should minimize radial deviation. Strength of grasp is diminished in radial deviation.
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