Measurements of wrist ranges of motion were made for 40 males and 83 females; only 1 subject worked in a factory. Age ranged from 16 to 88. Flexion was 57° for females and 56° for males; extension was 53° for females and 50° for males. Adduction was 24° for both females and males; abduction was 55° for females and 57° for males. Pronation was 139° for females and 130° for males; supination was 89° for females and 78° for males. Pronation increased significantly with age (r2 = 21%).
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