Carpals Flashcards
1
Q
What is the scaphoid?
A
Most lateral carpal bone of the proximal row.
[skaphe = boat]
2
Q
What is the lunate?
A
Carpal bone of the proximal row.
[luna = moon]
3
Q
What is the triquetrum?
A
Carpal bone of the proximal row.
[triquetrus = three-cornered]
4
Q
What is the pisiform?
A
Most medial carpal bone of the proximal row.
[pisum = pea]
5
Q
What is the hamate?
A
Most medial carpal bone of the distal row.
[hamus = hook]
6
Q
What is the capitate?
A
Carpal bone of the distal row.
[caput = head]
7
Q
What is the trapezoid?
A
Carpal bone of the distal row.
[trapezion = table]
8
Q
What is the trapezium?
A
Most lateral carpal bone of the distal row.
[trapezion = table]
