trapezoid bone
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trap·e·zoid bone
(trap'ĕ-zoyd bōn)A bone in the distal row of the carpus; it articulates with the second metacarpal, trapezium, capitate, and scaphoid.
Synonym(s): trapezoid (3) .
Synonym(s): trapezoid (3) .
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trapezoid bone
The second bone in the distal row of carpal bones. It lies between the trapezium and capitate bones.
See also: bone
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