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carpus 1. the technical name for wrist 2. the eight small bones of the human wrist that form the joint between the arm and the hand 3. the corresponding joint in other tetrapod vertebrates carpus [′kär·pəs] (anatomy) The wrist in humans or the corresponding part in other vertebrates. The eight bones of the human wrist. (invertebrate zoology) The fifth segment from the base of a generalized crustacean appendage. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Modeling of the tendons in the wrist with a free-body diagram showed that the reaction force exerted against the tendons from the carpal bones and flexor retinaculum increased as the wrist was extended. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, which occurs when repetitive motion inflames the wrist, causing compression of blood vessels and nerves in a tunnel formed by the carpal bones, is only one of many potential CTDs. Ulnar deviation theoretically increases the resultant forces exerted by the carpal bones and flexor retinaculum against the flexor tendons passing through the carpal tunnel. |
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