What is a carpal look like?

Carpal bones are short bones that form the wrist. There are eight carpal bones, arranged in two rows of four bones each. The proximal row of carpal bones is made up of the scaphoid, lunate, triquetrum, and pisiform bones. The distal row of carpal bones is made up of the trapezium, trapezoid, capitate, and hamate bones.

The carpal bones are connected to each other by ligaments, which form a strong, flexible structure that allows for a wide range of movement in the wrist. The carpal bones are also connected to the forearm bones (the radius and ulna) and the metacarpal bones (the bones of the palm of the hand).

The carpal bones play an important role in hand movement. They allow for a wide range of movements, including bending, straightening, rotating, and flexing the wrist. The carpal bones also help to distribute the weight of the hand and forearm.