carpus(解剖)指腕部,尤指腕骨(由多块小骨组成的“腕骨群”);在一些医学语境中也可泛指手腕区域。(复数常见 carpi)
/ˈkɑːrpəs/
The carpus connects the forearm to the hand.
腕部(腕骨区)连接前臂与手。
Injury to the carpus can affect grip strength and wrist mobility, especially if the carpal bones are fractured.
腕部受伤会影响握力和手腕活动度,尤其在腕骨骨折时更为明显。
来自新拉丁语 carpus,源自古希腊语 karpós(腕)。该词常用于解剖学术语体系中,与“carpal(腕的)”同源。