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There are eight bones in the carpus or human wrist. They are the scaphoid, lunate, triquetral, pisiform (sesamoid bone), trapezium, trapezoid, capitate, and hamate.

A mnemonic used to remember them in order is "some lovers try positions that they can't handle."

The carpus also exists on many four legged mammals but is called the knee. The bones are usually similar, though some animals may not have them all.

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