Glossary
Carpal Joint Illustration Revealing Paws
Carpal Joint of Domestic Dog
 

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Carpal
1. Relating to, or located in, the carpus. For example, a carpal joint.
2.  The bones of the carpus, which is the human wrist or its equivalent in other animals. Located  between the ulna and radius and the metacarpal bones.
Cf. tarsal