The process of growth and maturation of long (radius and ulna) and short (metacarpals and phalanges) bones of the hand (enchondroplasia) differs from that of the carpal cuboid bones (chondral ...

Carpals, which make up the base of the wrist; The carpals, or wrist bones, are arranged in two nestled rows. The top row consists of the distal carpals and connects to the metacarpal bones.

Your wrist contains eight small bones, called carpals. A network of ligaments holds them in place and allows them to move. A tear in any of these ligaments can result in two or more of your carpal ...

One way to remember carpals and metacarpals are in the wrist and hands is that you use them to drive a 'car' ('car-' is the start of the word 'carpals').

There can also be overlap of the carpals and metacarpals in anteroposterior and lateral views. 2 CT scan should be considered in cases where there is swelling, ecchymosis, or continued hand and/or ...