carpal bone

Introduction

8 bones of the proximal hand arranged in two rows

Articulation

• radius (direct)
• ulna (indirect)
• metatarsals

More general terms

• bone

More specific terms

• capitate bone
• hamate bone
• lunate bone
• pisiform (lenitform) bone
• scaphoid bone (navicular bone of hand)
• trapezium bone
• trapezoid bone
• triquetrum

Additional terms

• metatarsal bone
• radius
• ulna

Component of

• hand