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'Carpus' is the medical term for 'wrist' and consists of approximately 8 (depending on the species) carpal bones. The carpal bones articulate with the radius and ulna proximally and the metacarpal bones distally.

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What three bones belong to a carpus?

The carpus, also known as the wrist bones, consists of eight bones, including the scaphoid, lunate, and triquetrum.


Is the carpus proximal to the brachium?

The carpus is not proximal to the brachium. The carpus is actually distal to the brachium. The carpal region is the wrist.


The true wrist or carpus consists of?

The true wrist or carpus consists of eight carpal bones arranged in two rows. These bones provide flexibility and support to the hand while allowing for a wide range of motion. The carpal bones are connected to the radius and ulna of the forearm as well as the metacarpal bones of the hand.


What is name of the area between carpus and wrist?

I'm afraid that your question is meaningless - the wrist is the carpus.


What is the correct noun for the word carpus?

The word 'carpus' is a correct noun as a word for the bones of the wrist.


What is another name for the carpus bone?

A group of bones in the carpus form the wrist. This is called a wrist bone.


Who is carpus?

carpus is the Greek god of fruit, son of Zephyrus, the god of west wind and Chloris, goddess of fruits and flowers


Common name for carpus?

Knee.


What is another word for wrist?

carpus


What is the human equivalent to the carpus?

The wrist


What is distal to the cubitus and proximal to the carpus?

The radius bone in the forearm is distal to the cubitus (ulna) and proximal to the carpus (wrist bones).


What is the function of the manus?

Comprised of the carpus (wrist), metacarpus (palm), and fourdigits or finger