carpal

/'kɑ:pəl/
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carpal

The doctor pointed to the carpal bones on the anatomical chart.

Definition

  1. Adjective:

    • Relating to the wrist: "Carpal" describes something that is connected to or associated with the wrist joint or the carpal bones within it.

  2. Noun:

    • A wrist bone: In anatomy, a "carpal" is any one of the eight small bones that make up the wrist (carpus) in humans and other primates.
Examples of Usage

  • Adjective:

    • The surgeon performed a carpal procedure to stabilize the joint.
    • She experienced carpal pain after typing for many hours.

  • Noun:

    • An X-ray revealed a fracture in one of the carpals.
    • The eight carpals form a flexible bridge between the forearm and the hand.
Advanced Usage
  • "Carpal tunnel": A specific anatomical passageway in the wrist formed by the carpal bones and a ligament, through which tendons and a major nerve pass.
    • Repetitive strain can cause inflammation in the carpal tunnel.
Variants and Related Words
  • Carpus (n): The formal anatomical term for the wrist, or the group of carpal bones collectively.
    • The carpus provides the wrist with its range of motion.
Synonyms
  • Adjective: Wrist-related.
  • Noun: Carpal bone, wrist bone.
Related Phrases
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome (n): A common medical condition caused by compression of the median nerve within the carpal tunnel, leading to pain, numbness, and tingling in the hand and fingers.
    • Using an ergonomic keyboard can help prevent carpal tunnel syndrome.
carpal

The doctor pointed to the carpal bones on the anatomical chart.

Adjective
  1. of or relating to the wrist
    • Carpal tunnel syndrome
Noun
  1. any of the eight small bones of the wrist of primates

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