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Which carpal bone is characterized by its boat shape and is known for its scaphoid tubercle?
Which carpal bone is characterized by its boat shape and is known for its scaphoid tubercle?
What characteristic is true of the lunate bone?
What characteristic is true of the lunate bone?
Which carpal bone is a sesamoid bone found within a tendon and is a landmark for ulnar nerve and artery?
Which carpal bone is a sesamoid bone found within a tendon and is a landmark for ulnar nerve and artery?
Which carpal bone articulates with the articular disk of the wrist joint?
Which carpal bone articulates with the articular disk of the wrist joint?
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Which proximal carpal bone directly articulates with the radius along with the scaphoid?
Which proximal carpal bone directly articulates with the radius along with the scaphoid?
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Study Notes
Proximal Row Carpal Bones
- Scaphoid: Boat-shaped, articulates with the radius, has a prominent tubercle for the transverse carpal ligament.
- Lunate: Moon-shaped, articulates with the radius, the median nerve passes over it.
- Triquetrum: Pyramidal-shaped, articulates with the articular disk of the wrist joint.
- Pisiform: Pea-shaped, a sesamoid bone in the flexor carpi ulnaris tendon, a good landmark for the ulnar nerve and artery.
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Description
Test your knowledge on the proximal row of carpal bones, including the scaphoid, lunate, triquetrum, and pisiform. This quiz will cover their shapes, articulations, and anatomical significance. Perfect for students of anatomy and physiology.
