carpus

/ˈkɑr.pəs/

Definitions

1. noun

The wrist, a joint in the arm that connects the forearm to the hand.

“The doctor examined the patient’s carpus after the fall.”

2. anatomical structure

A group of bones forming the wrist.

“The carpus is a complex structure that helps us perform various hand movements.”

Synonyms

  • forearm
  • wrist

Antonyms

  • shoulder