carpal bones
The carpal bones are a group of eight small bones located in the wrist. They are arranged in two rows, with four bones in each row. These bones help connect the hand to the forearm and allow for a wide range of wrist movements.
The eight carpal bones are named as follows: scaphoid, lunate, triquetrum, pisiform, trapezium, trapezoid, capitate, and hamate. Each bone plays a crucial role in providing stability and flexibility to the wrist, enabling activities such as gripping and lifting.