noun
- the group of eight small bones in the wrist that connect the hand to the forearm
Usage: anatomy
Examples
- The carpus consists of eight small bones arranged in two rows.
- A fracture in the carpus can affect wrist movement significantly.
- The doctor examined the patient’s carpus for signs of arthritis.
- X-rays revealed damage to several bones in the carpus.
- The carpus allows for complex wrist movements and flexibility.
- Carpal tunnel syndrome affects the area around the carpus.