Anatomy hands and feet carpals

Scaphoid

A small, boat-shaped wrist bone located near the thumb.

Lunate

A crescent-shaped wrist bone that helps the wrist move smoothly.

Triquetrum

A three-sided wrist bone located on the pinky side of the wrist.

Pisiform

A small, pea-shaped bone on the pinky side of the wrist.

Trapezium

A wrist bone at the base of the thumb that helps the thumb move.

Trapezoid

A small wrist bone that connects to the base of the index finger.

Capitate

The largest wrist bone, located near the center of the wrist.

Hamate

A wrist bone with a hook-shaped projection that helps support the hand.

Talus

The ankle bone that connects the foot to the lower leg and helps with ankle movement.

Calcaneus

The heel bone, which is the largest bone in the foot and supports body weight.

Navicular

A boat-shaped bone on the inner side of the foot that helps support the arch.

Cuboid

A cube-shaped bone on the outer side of the foot that helps provide stability.

Medial Cuneiform

A wedge-shaped bone on the inner side of the foot, behind the big toe.

Intermediate Cuneiform

The middle of the three cuneiform bones that helps support the foot's arch.

Lateral Cuneiform

The outermost of the three cuneiform bones that helps connect the midfoot to the toes.