From Old English wrist, from PIE *wreit- 'to turn' — named for the twisting motion of the joint.
The joint connecting the hand to the forearm.
From Old English wrist, from Proto-Germanic *wristiz, likely from the PIE root *wreit- 'to turn, bend.' The joint was named for its turning motion — the wrist is where the hand twists. Key roots: *wreit- (Proto-Indo-European: "to turn, bend").