Which bone is the most lateral in the proximal row of carpal bones?

Practice Questions

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Which bone is the most lateral in the proximal row of carpal bones?
  1. Scaphoid
  2. Lunate
  3. Triquetrum
  4. Pisiform

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which bone is the most lateral in the proximal row of carpal bones?
  • Step 1: Understand what carpal bones are. They are the small bones in the wrist.
  • Step 2: Know that there are two rows of carpal bones: the proximal row and the distal row.
  • Step 3: Identify the bones in the proximal row of carpal bones. They are: scaphoid, lunate, triquetrum, and pisiform.
  • Step 4: Determine the position of each bone in the proximal row from the thumb side (lateral side) to the pinky side (medial side).
  • Step 5: Recognize that the scaphoid is the first bone on the thumb side, making it the most lateral bone in the proximal row.
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