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Also Known As	carpus

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An anatomical illustration of the human hand and wrist bones from a dorsal view, showing labeled carpal bones, metacarpal bones, and the proximal, middle, and distal phalanges of each finger.

Cross section of the wrist showing the carpal bones.

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