triquetrum

Introduction

One of the 8 carpal bones in the hand, located in the proximal of the 2 rows, on the medial (ulnar) side.

Articulation

• lunate
• pisiform
• hamate

Notes

• also see intermediate cuneiform (triquetrum of tarsus)

More general terms

• carpal bone

Additional terms

• intermediate cuneiform bone (tarsal triquetrum, 2nd cuneiform)

Component of

• hand