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carpi

Carpi may refer to two primary meanings in common usage: an anatomical term and a geographical location in Italy.

In anatomy, carpi is the plural form of carpus and refers to the eight small bones that

Carpi also denotes a town and comune in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy, located in the

form
the
wrist.
These
bones
are
arranged
in
two
rows.
The
proximal
row
consists
of
the
scaphoid,
lunate,
triquetrum,
and
pisiform,
while
the
distal
row
comprises
the
trapezium,
trapezoid,
capitate,
and
hamate.
The
carpal
bones
articulate
with
each
other
and
with
the
radius
and
ulna
to
form
the
radiocarpal
joint
and
with
the
metacarpals
to
form
the
midcarpal
joints.
Their
arrangement
allows
a
range
of
movements
including
flexion,
extension,
and
radial
and
ulnar
deviation
of
the
wrist.
Clinically,
injuries
such
as
scaphoid
fractures
are
common,
and
the
carpal
tunnel,
formed
by
the
carpal
bones
and
the
transverse
carpal
ligament,
houses
the
median
nerve.
province
of
Modena.
It
lies
in
the
Po
Valley
and
has
a
historic
center
with
medieval
origins.
The
local
economy
blends
agriculture
with
industry,
and
the
town
is
known
for
its
cultural
heritage
and
regional
architecture.