carpal

[ kahr-puhl ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

carpal

/ ˈkɑːpəl /

Alsocarpalekɑːˈpeɪlɪ
1. any bone of the wrist
2. ( as modifier )
  carpal bones

carpal

/ kär′pəl /

Any of the bones of the human wrist or the joint corresponding to the wrist in some other vertebrates, such as dinosaurs.

Origin of carpal¹

From the New Latin word carpālis, dating back to 1735–45. See carpus, -al ¹

Origin of carpal¹

C18: from New Latin carpālis, from Greek karpos wrist

In addition, it can lead to uncomfortable conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome and other aches and pains.

Writing-related health hazards: carpal tunnel, bad eyesight, weight gain, insanity.

No one wants to have a carpal-tunnel-inducing conversation via text—not to mention it drains your iPhone battery fast.

The three component bones meet in the circular pneumatic foramen in the middle of the under side of the distal carpal.

The width of a proximal carpal rarely exceeds two inches, and that of a distal carpal is about an inch and three-quarters.

There is no indication of division of the proximal carpal in these genera into constituent bones.

This is brought about by flexion of the elbow and carpal joints.

And even in the turtles we have eight carpal bones and five digits, while no finger has less than two phalanges.

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