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carpal Definition

car·pal (kär′pəl)

adjective

of the carpus

Etymology: ModL carpalis

noun

a bone of the carpus
carpal Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • tunnel: The nerves to the fingers go through a small tunnel at the wrist to get into the hand - called the carpal tunnel.
  • syndrome: Symptoms Carpal tunnel syndrome causes a number of symptoms: Pain in the hand, which often wakes you in the night.
  • ligament: Anatomy The ulnar nerve travels with the ulnar artery in the tunnel of Guyon, covered by the transverse carpal ligament.
  • bone: The second row of carpal bones, called the distal row, meets the proximal row a little further toward the fingers.
  • release: A carpal tunnel release involves making an incision in the fibrous sheath around the carpal tunnel.
  • joint: At all times, their wings are held strongly angled at the carpal joint.