Trapezoid

Trapezoid

Anatomy

Above 2nd metacarpal in further row of carpal bones, wedge-shaped, narrow end palmar. Articulates up with scaphoid, down with 2nd metacarpal, in with capitate, out with trapezium. Least injured carpal bone.

Clinical

“Sam Likes To Play; Try To Catch Him”. S, L, T, P, proximal row; T, T, C, H; distal row, lateral (thumb) to medial. Trapezium – thumb.

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