carpus

• Nom désignant le groupe de huit petits os formant le poignet, articulant l'avant-bras avec la main, entre le radius et le carpe proximal ; il correspond anatomiquement au poignet, notamment à sa partie osseuse.

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.

   Carpe (articulation du poignet)

   • 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.

   Synonymeswristwrist joint