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Articular Area of Lunate Bone
Skeletal System

Articular Area of Lunate Bone

Area articularis ossis lunati

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Description

The articular area of lunate bone consists of the proximal and distal surfaces of the bone that articulate with adjacent bones. It includes the radial, triquetrum, hamate, capitate, and scaphoid articular facets.

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