Carpals and Tarsals

Front

What are carpals?

Back

Carpals are the eight small bones that make up the wrist, allowing for a range of motion and flexibility.

Front

What are tarsals?

Back

Tarsals are the seven bones that make up the ankle and the back part of the foot, providing support and stability.

Front

Name the bones in the wrist (carpals).

Back

The carpals include the scaphoid, lunate, triquetrum, pisiform, trapezium, trapezoid, capitate, and hamate.

Front

Name the bones in the ankle (tarsals).

Back

The tarsals include the talus, calcaneus, navicular, cuneiforms (medial, intermediate, lateral), and cuboid.

Front

What is the function of the carpals?

Back

The carpals facilitate wrist movement and provide a base for the hand.

Front

What is the function of the tarsals?

Back

The tarsals support the weight of the body and allow for movement of the foot.

Front

Which carpal bone is most commonly fractured?

Back

The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone, often due to falls.

Front

What is the largest tarsal bone?

Back

The calcaneus is the largest tarsal bone, commonly known as the heel bone.

Front

What is the role of the talus in the foot?

Back

The talus connects the foot to the leg and plays a crucial role in ankle movement.

Front

How many bones are in the human wrist?

Back

There are eight bones in the human wrist (carpals).