TRAPEZOID

TRAPEZOID

The trapezoid is the smallest bone of the wrist. It resembles a baby shoe. The bone is located at the wrist in line with the base of the index finger.

Function

Trapezoid bone along with other wrist bones primarily helps in movement of hand.

Disease/ Injury/ Fracture

Isolated fracture of the trapezoid bone is extremely rare.

Interesting fact

Human hand along with wrist contains 54 bones, most of which are present in the wrist.

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