Carpal Osteology Flashcards
1
Q
Scaphoid
A
Articulates with the radius
2
Q
Lunate
A
Articulates with the ulna
3
Q
Triquetrum
A
Main bone the pisiform attaches to. On medial side of wrist.
4
Q
Pisiform
A
Small protrusion off of the triquetrum
5
Q
Hamate
A
Lateral to triquetrum. Has “hook” on it. Articulates with 4th metacarpal.
6
Q
Capitate
A
Large bone in the middle of the wrist. Articulates with 3rd metacarpal.
7
Q
Trapezoid
A
Small bone that articulates with 2nd metacarpal.
8
Q
Trapezium
A
Large bone that articulates with the first metacarpal.
