Uberon definition : A bone that is part of the carpal skeleton. Examples: scaphoid, lunate, capitate[cjm].;
Uberon synonym : bone of carpus; carpal skeleton bone; carpal;
Uberon related term : carpus bone;
Uberon Taxon note : In tetrapods, the carpals is the sole cluster of the bones in the wrist between the
radius and ulna and the metacarpus. The bones of the carpus do not belong to individual
fingers (or toes in quadrupeds), whereas those of the metacarpus do. The corresponding
part of the foot is the tarsus. The carpal bones allow the wrist to move and rotate
vertically, horizontally and laterally. In human anatomy, the main role of the carpus
is to facilitate effective positioning of the hand and powerful use of the extensors
and flexors of the forearm, but the mobility of individual carpal bones increase the
freedom of movements at the wrist.;