the metatarsals,tarsals,carpals and metacarpals smaller than the other bones is because we walk and use our feet and hand to do other things like walk on your feet and write with your hand
The group of bones of the wrist are the carpals, and of the ankles are the tarsals. Each of the carpals and tarsals has an individual name as well. The bones of the palm are the metacarpals, and the bones of the sole are the metatarsals. The finger bones and toe bones are both called phalanges.
carpal bones-->wrist and hands & tarsal bones-->feet and ankles.
3 or 6
The carpals are distal to the humerus.
Your carpals are in your hands. Your tarsals are in your feet. There are quite a few bones in between
Carpals are the numerous little bones at the wrist.
Carpals are the numerous little bones at the wrist.
The group of bones of the wrist are the carpals, and of the ankles are the tarsals. Each of the carpals and tarsals has an individual name as well. The bones of the palm are the metacarpals, and the bones of the sole are the metatarsals. The finger bones and toe bones are both called phalanges.
Sixteen, eight in each wrist.
The scientific name for carpals is "ossicula carpi."
you can mess carpals up typing too much. if you break your wrist most likely your carpals will be damaged as well carpal is pronounced carpool in ebonics