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Bone of the human wrist

The trapezoid bone, also known as the lesser multangular bone, is one of the eight carpal bones of the wrist. It is located in the distal row of carpal bones and is the smallest bone in this row. The trapezoid bone is situated between the trapezium bone and the capitate bone, and it articulates with the second metacarpal bone.

Structure

The trapezoid bone is wedge-shaped and has four articular surfaces. The superior surface is concave and articulates with the scaphoid bone. The inferior surface is convex and articulates with the base of the second metacarpal bone. The lateral surface articulates with the trapezium bone, and the medial surface articulates with the capitate bone.

The dorsal and palmar surfaces of the trapezoid bone are rough for the attachment of ligaments. The bone is surrounded by a fibrous capsule that is part of the wrist joint complex.

Function

The trapezoid bone plays a crucial role in the stability and movement of the wrist. It helps to form the carpal arch, which is important for the passage of tendons and the median nerve through the carpal tunnel. The articulation with the second metacarpal bone allows for the movement of the index finger.

Clinical significance

Injuries to the trapezoid bone are rare but can occur due to trauma or repetitive stress. Fractures of the trapezoid bone can lead to pain and limited movement in the wrist. Diagnosis is typically made through X-ray or MRI imaging.

Gallery

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Palmar view of the trapezoid bone in the left hand
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Illustration showing the position of the trapezoid bone
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Animation of the trapezoid bone in the left hand
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Another animation of the trapezoid bone in the left hand
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Image of the trapezoid bone
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Posterior view of the trapezoid bone
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Diagram showing the trapezoid bone
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Lateral view of the trapezoid bone
Detailed illustration of the trapezoid bone

Detailed illustration of the trapezoid bone
Anatomical drawing of the trapezoid bone

Anatomical drawing of the trapezoid bone

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References

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-'''Trapezoid bone'''
+{{short description|Bone of the human wrist}}
+{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2023}}
-The '''Trapezoid bone''' is one of the eight [[carpal bones]] of the [[hand]]. It is located in the distal row of the carpus, between the [[trapezium (bone)|trapezium]] and the [[capitate bone]]. The trapezoid bone is the smallest bone in the distal row. It may be distinguished by its wedge-like form.
+The '''trapezoid bone''', also known as the '''lesser multangular bone''', is one of the eight [[carpal bones]] of the [[wrist]]. It is located in the distal row of carpal bones and is the smallest bone in this row. The trapezoid bone is situated between the [[trapezium bone]] and the [[capitate bone]], and it articulates with the [[second metacarpal bone]].
 ==Structure==
-The trapezoid bone is wedge-shaped, and has four surfaces. It is located between the trapezium and the capitate in the distal row of the carpal bones. The trapezoid is distinguished by a deep groove on its palmar surface. It is the least often fractured of the carpal bones.
+The trapezoid bone is wedge-shaped and has four articular surfaces. The superior surface is concave and articulates with the [[scaphoid bone]]. The inferior surface is convex and articulates with the base of the second metacarpal bone. The lateral surface articulates with the trapezium bone, and the medial surface articulates with the capitate bone.
-===Surfaces===
+The dorsal and palmar surfaces of the trapezoid bone are rough for the attachment of ligaments. The bone is surrounded by a fibrous capsule that is part of the [[wrist joint]] complex.
-The trapezoid has four surfaces: superior, inferior, lateral, and medial.
-* The superior surface is quadrilateral and slightly concave. It articulates with the [[scaphoid bone]].
-* The inferior surface articulates with the proximal part of the [[second metacarpal bone]].
-* The lateral surface, convex and smooth, articulates with the trapezium.
-* The medial surface, concave and smooth, articulates with the capitate.
 ==Function==
-The trapezoid bone contributes to the conformation of the [[carpal tunnel]] and the [[carpal arch]].
+The trapezoid bone plays a crucial role in the stability and movement of the wrist. It helps to form the carpal arch, which is important for the passage of tendons and the [[median nerve]] through the [[carpal tunnel]]. The articulation with the second metacarpal bone allows for the movement of the index finger.
 ==Clinical significance==
-Injuries to the trapezoid are rare. When they do occur, they are often associated with fractures of other carpal bones.
+Injuries to the trapezoid bone are rare but can occur due to trauma or repetitive stress. Fractures of the trapezoid bone can lead to pain and limited movement in the wrist. Diagnosis is typically made through [[X-ray]] or [[MRI]] imaging.
+==Gallery==
+<gallery>
+File:Trapezoid_bone_(left_hand)_01_palmar_view.png|Palmar view of the trapezoid bone in the left hand
+File:Gray226.png|Illustration showing the position of the trapezoid bone
+File:Trapezoid_bone_(left_hand)_-_animation01.gif|Animation of the trapezoid bone in the left hand
+File:Trapezoid_bone_(left_hand)_-_animation02.gif|Another animation of the trapezoid bone in the left hand
+File:Trapezoid_bone.jpg|Image of the trapezoid bone
+File:RightHumanPosteriorDistalRadiusUlnaCarpals_-_Trapezoid_bone.png|Posterior view of the trapezoid bone
+File:Gray220_-_Trapezoid_bone.png|Diagram showing the trapezoid bone
+File:Gray219_-_Trapezoid_bone.png|Lateral view of the trapezoid bone
+File:Gray422_-_Trapezoid_bone.png|Detailed illustration of the trapezoid bone
+File:Ospoignet_-_Trapezoid_bone.png|Anatomical drawing of the trapezoid bone
+</gallery>
-==See also==
+==Related pages==
 * [[Carpal bones]]
-* [[Hand]]
+* [[Wrist joint]]
-* [[Scaphoid bone]]
+* [[Trapezium bone]]
-* [[Trapezium (bone)]]
 * [[Capitate bone]]
 ==References==
-<references />
+{{Reflist}}
-==External links==
-* [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMHT0023122/ Trapezoid bone] at the US National Library of Medicine Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
-[[Category:Hand]]
-[[Category:Bones of the upper limb]]
 [[Category:Carpal bones]]
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