carpalbones
nounUK /ˈkɑː.pəl bəʊnz/
US /ˈkɑːr.pəl boʊnz/
The small bones in your wrist that let your hand move.
She broke two carpal bones when she fell off her bike.
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2. The eight small bones that make up the wrist in humans and other mammals.
The carpal bones connect the hand to the forearm.
3. A group of bones studied in anatomy for their role in wrist flexibility.
In anatomy class, we labeled each of the carpal bones.
4. Bones that can be injured from repeated strain, as in carpal tunnel syndrome.
Typing all day can put pressure on the carpal bones and nerves.