noun
- the eight small bones that form the wrist, connecting the hand to the forearm
Usage: anatomy; plural form
Examples
- The X-ray showed a fracture in one of her carpals.
- Carpal tunnel syndrome affects the area around the carpals.
- The carpals allow for flexible movement of the wrist.
- Eight carpals make up the human wrist joint.
- The doctor examined the carpals for signs of arthritis.
- Repetitive motion can cause stress on the carpals.