The wrist is made up of eight small bones called the carpals. These bones are arranged in two rows, with four bones in each row. They connect the forearm bones, the radius and ulna, to the hand. The carpals allow for a wide range of motion, making it possible to bend and rotate the wrist. Each carpal bone has a unique shape and name: the scaphoid, lunate, triquetrum, pisiform, trapezium, trapezoid, capitate, and hamate. Together, they form a flexible structure that supports the movements of the hand and fingers, enabling us to perform everyday tasks with ease.