Carpals

Carpus is the anatomical assembly connecting the hand with the forearm. The major role of the carpus is to enable effective positioning of the hand and powerful use of the extensors and flexors of the forearm. The mobility of individual carpal bones increase the freedom of movements of the wrist. Listed are the names of the eight bones that form  the carpus which interact with the ulna and radius to allow the wrist to rotate vertically and for the extension of  the hand.