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How many bones are in the human wrist and ankle?
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Front and back views of the human skeleton.
The human wrist and ankle are composed of a specific number of small, angular bones that provide structure and flexibility.
- Wrist: The human wrist, or carpus, consists of eight carpal bones arranged in two rows of four. These bones facilitate the complex range of motion required for the hand.123
- Ankle: The human ankle, or tarsus, contains seven tarsal bones. These bones are arranged to support the weight-bearing function of the foot and include the talus, which forms the primary ankle joint with the lower leg, and the calcaneus, or heel bone.452