Find out what physiotherapists need to know about carpal bones. These tiny wrist bones play a major role in maintaining flexibility and mobility.
Carpal Bones
There are eight carpal bones of the wrist, arranged in two rows of four. proximal row (radial to ulnar) : scaphoid, lunate, triquetrum, pisiform distal row (radial to ulnar) : trapezius, trapezoid, capitate, hamate The carpals articular with: the radius …


