trapezium bone

Introduction

One of the 8 carpal bones in the hand, located in the distal of the 2 rows, on the lateral (radial) side.

Articulation

• 1st & 2nd metacarpals
• trapezoid
• scaphoid

More general terms

• carpal bone

More specific terms

• tubercle of trapezium; oblique ridge of trapezium

Component of

• hand