A triquetral bone is one of eight small bones that make up your wrist.
Understanding the Triquetral Bone
The triquetrum, also known as the triquetral bone, is a small, pyramidal-shaped bone located on the medial (inside) side of your wrist. It's part of a group of eight carpal bones that form the wrist joint, allowing for a wide range of motion and dexterity.
- Location: Medial side of the wrist.
- Shape: Pyramidal (pyramid-like).
- Function: A key component of the wrist joint, contributing to its complex movement.
- Relationship to other bones: Articulates (joins) with other carpal bones and the radius (one of the two forearm bones).
The triquetrum's precise shape and location allow for intricate movements of the hand and wrist. Damage to this small bone can significantly impact hand function.
