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The longer bone that is closest to your body when your arm is down at your side is the ulna. The shorter bone opposing the ulna is the radius.

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What is the wrist flexor that follows the ulna?

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What are the tiny bones of your wrist called?

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What is the scientific name for the carpals?

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