The Anatomy of the Forearm and Wrist
Then there are the Carpal bones which give flexibility to the wrist (think double jointed.
Proximal Row
- The two long bones of the forearm are named the Radius and Ulna
Then there are the Carpal bones which give flexibility to the wrist (think double jointed.
Proximal Row
- Scaphoid: Largest bone, articulates with the radius.
- Lunate: Broader anteriorly than posteriorly, also articulates with the radius.
- Triquetrum: articulates with distal radio-ulnar joint
- Pisiform: lies on triquetrum
- Trapezium: articulates with 1st and 2nd metacarpal, scaphoid and trapezoid.
- Trapezoid: articulates with 2nd metacarpal, trapezium, capitate, scaphoid.
- Capitate: articulates with 3rd metacarpal, trapezoid, scaphoid, lunate, hamate.
- Hamate: hook of hamate extends anteriorly and articulates with 4th and 5th metacarpal, capitate, triquetral.
- and of course Some Lovers Try Positions That They Can't Handle