Sep 2, 2024 · The scaphoid bone, also known as the os scaphoideum (or historically as the navicular), is the largest of the proximal row of carpal bones and forms the radial portion of the carpal tunnel.

The scaphoid bone is one of the carpal bones of the wrist. It is situated between the hand and forearm on the thumb side of the wrist (also called the lateral or radial side). It forms the radial border of the …

Jul 2, 2018 · The scaphoid (Latin: os scaphoideum) is a short bone, one of the eight carpal or wrist bones in the human hand [1]. The boat-shaped bone is sometimes known as the hand navicular …

Oct 30, 2023 · The eight bones of the wrist, known as the carpal bones, and related bony landmarks. The scaphoid is one of the eight carpal bones of the hand. It is classified as a short bone and in the …

Jul 25, 2025 · Scaphoid Fractures are the most common carpal bone fracture, often occurring after a fall onto an outstretched hand. Diagnosis can generally be made by dedicated radiographs but CT or …

Feb 22, 2025 · The scaphoid bone is one of the carpal bones of the wrist on the lateral side of the wrist. Carpal bones are arranged in two rows and scaphoid is most lateral of the proximal row.

The scaphoid, together with other carpal bones, provide bony structure to the hand and wrist. It is involved in the movement of the wrist together with the lunate and distal surfaces of the radius and ulna.

Jul 16, 2023 · The scaphoid bone articulates with the radius bone at the proximal end of the bone. This joint is called the radio scaphoid joint and allows for flexion and extension of the wrist.

The scaphoid articulates with five bones: the radius proximally, trapezium and trapezoids distally, and capitate and lunate medially. The scaphoid bone is the largest bone of the proximal row, and has …

Discover the key features, anatomical relations, and clinical correlates of the scaphoid bone in the human hand.