Description
The articular area of the trapezoid bone consists of the proximal, distal, medial and lateral aspects of the bone that articulate with adjacent bones. It includes the trapezium, scaphoid, and capitate articular facets, and the second metacarpal articular facet.
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Trapezoid Bone
The trapezoid bone is located proximal to the prominent base of the second metacarpal and under the extensor carpi radialis longus tendon that inserts into the metacarpal.
