What is the anatomical term for the region of the wrist?

• A. Carpal region
• B. Antebrachial region
• C. Metacarpal region
• D. Palmar region

Answer: (A)

The wrist is the carpal region. This area corresponds to the group of eight small carpal bones that form the connection between the forearm and the hand, organizing the wrist’s joints between the radius/ulna and the metacarpals. The term carpal comes from carpus, reflecting these bones’ location and role.

In contrast, the forearm region (antebrachial) is the area between elbow and wrist, the palm area is the palmar region, and the bones in the hand proper are the metacarpals (metacarpal region). So for the wrist itself, the correct anatomical term is the carpal region.