Meaning of the word carpus in English

What does carpus mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

carpus

US /ˈkɑːr.pəs/
UK /ˈkɑː.pəs/

Noun

the group of eight small bones that form the wrist and connect the hand to the forearm

Example:
He fractured his carpus during the fall.
The anatomy of the human carpus is complex.