Carp- denotes which body part?

• A. Ankle
• B. Elbow
• C. Wrist
• D. Knee

Answer: (C)

Carp- denotes the wrist. This root comes from the Latin carpus, the eight small bones that form the wrist. In medical terms you’ll see carpal, carpal bones, carpal tunnel, and carpometacarpal joints—all referring to structures in the wrist area. The other regions have different roots (for example, ankle uses tars-; knee uses genu; elbow is described with cubit- or related terms), so carp- specifically points to the wrist.