noun
- plural of carpus; the bones of the wrist collectively
Usage: anatomy
Examples
- The carpi consist of eight small bones arranged in two rows.
- X-rays revealed fractures in both carpi after the accident.
- The surgeon examined the patient’s carpi for signs of arthritis.
- Repetitive motion can cause inflammation in the carpi.
- The anatomy student labeled all the bones of the carpi on the diagram.