trapezoid bone

Introduction

One of the 8 carpal bones in the hand, located in the distal of the 2 rows.

Articulation

• 2nd metacarpal
• trapezium
• scaphoid
• capitate A trapezoid is quadrilateral having 2 parallel sides.

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More general terms

• carpal bone

Component of

• hand