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Base of Capitate Bone
Skeletal System

Base of Capitate Bone

Basis ossis capitati

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Description

The base of capitate bone is the quadrilateral, distal end of the bone. It contains three articular facets:

—the laterally located second metacarpal articular facet of capitate bone;

—the centrally located third metacarpal articular facet of capitate bone;

—the medially located fourth metacarpal articular facet of capitate bone.

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