Carpal Bones Name

The 8 carpal bones are arranged in two rows:

Proximal row (lateral to medial):

Scaphoid
Lunate
Triquetrum
Pisiform

Distal row (lateral to medial): 5. Trapezium 6. Trapezoid 7. Capitate 8. Hamate

Mnemonic: "Some Lovers Try Positions That They Can't Handle" (Scaphoid, Lunate, Triquetrum, Pisiform, Trapezium, Trapezoid, Capitate, Hamate)

Quick notes:

The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone (fall on outstretched hand)
The pisiform is a sesamoid bone within the flexor carpi ulnaris tendon
The hamate has a hook-shaped process (hamulus) on its palmar surface
The capitate is the largest carpal bone
All 8 bones articulate to form the wrist joint complex and the carpal tunnel

Tarsal Bones Name

The 7 tarsal bones are arranged in proximal and distal groups:

Proximal group:

Calcaneus (heel bone - largest tarsal)
Talus (ankle bone - sits on calcaneus)
Navicular (medial side)

Distal group: 4. Medial Cuneiform 5. Intermediate Cuneiform 6. Lateral Cuneiform 7. Cuboid (lateral side)

Mnemonic: "The Cunning Ninja Can Catch Many Lively Tigers" or the simpler: "Tall Californians Never Come To My Little Town" (Talus, Calcaneus, Navicular, Cuboid, Medial cuneiform, Intermediate cuneiform, Lateral cuneiform)

Quick notes:

Calcaneus - most commonly fractured tarsal bone (fall from height)
Talus - only tarsal bone with NO muscle attachments; has a high rate of avascular necrosis after fracture
Navicular - articulates with talus proximally; key bone of the medial longitudinal arch
Cuboid - on the lateral side; articulates with calcaneus
Three cuneiforms - articulate with metatarsals 1, 2, and 3 respectively
Cuboid - articulates with metatarsals 4 and 5

Pics Banaye Done Ki Carpal Bones Ki Aur Tarsal Bones Ki

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🦴 Carpal Bones (Hand)

🦶 Tarsal Bones (Foot)

Yaad rakhne ke liye:

Carpal = 8 bones - Haath ki wrist mein (2 rows of 4)
Tarsal = 7 bones - Paon ki ankle mein (Calcaneus sabse bada)

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