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carpus

/ˈkɑːr.pəs/

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noun

/ˈkɑːr.pəs/C2formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее группу из восьми мелких костей, образующих сустав между предплечьем и кистью, а именно сустав между дистальным концом лучевой кости и проксимальным рядом костей запястья.

A noun referring to the group of eight small bones forming the joint between the forearm and the hand, specifically the joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones.

  1. Wrist jointC1formalmedical

    The group of eight small bones forming the joint between the forearm and the hand; the wrist.

    ruЗапястье

    • The carpus consists of eight carpal bones arranged in two rows.
    • A fracture of the carpus can severely limit hand movement.
    • The surgeon examined the carpus for signs of arthritis.

    Synonymswristwrist joint

Forms
  • carpi plural form
  • carpi's possessive plural form
  • carpus's possessive singular form