Bones of the Hand

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What is the trapezoid bone?

Back

The trapezoid is one of the carpal bones located in the wrist, specifically in the distal row, and is situated between the trapezium and the capitate.

Front

What is the trapezium bone?

Back

The trapezium is a carpal bone in the wrist that articulates with the first metacarpal bone, allowing for thumb movement.

Front

What is the lunate bone?

Back

The lunate is a crescent-shaped carpal bone located in the proximal row of the wrist, between the scaphoid and the triquetrum.

Front

What are phalanges?

Back

Phalanges are the bones in the fingers and toes; each finger has three phalanges (proximal, middle, distal) except for the thumb, which has two.

Front

What are metacarpals?

Back

Metacarpals are the five long bones in the hand that connect the wrist to the fingers.

Front

How many carpal bones are there in the human wrist?

Back

There are eight carpal bones in the human wrist.

Front

What is the function of the carpal bones?

Back

The carpal bones provide structure and stability to the wrist, allowing for a wide range of motion.

Front

What is the scaphoid bone?

Back

The scaphoid is a carpal bone located in the proximal row of the wrist, known for its boat-like shape and is the most commonly fractured carpal bone.

Front

What is the capitate bone?

Back

The capitate is the largest carpal bone and is located in the center of the wrist, articulating with the second and third metacarpals.

Front

What is the significance of the wrist joint?

Back

The wrist joint allows for flexion, extension, and rotation of the hand, enabling various hand movements.