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A boat-shaped bone of the wrist. It articulates with the trapezium and trapezoid bones in front and with the radius behind.<\/p>\n

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The outside bone on the thumb side of the hand in the row of carpal (wrist) bones nearest to the forearm. Fracture of the scaphoid is a common wrist injury that usually occurs when someone falls on to their outstretched hand. The fracture may not be diagnosed at first (even an X-ray may not be abnormal). Pain in and permanent damage to the wrist can occur.<\/p>\n

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The largest carpal bone in the first row of wrist bones. It is on the thumb side of the hand and articulates directly with the radius.<\/p>\n

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A bone resembling the shape of a boat, located on the side of the wrist near the thumb and on the inner side of the foot’s instep. It’s also known as the navicular bone.<\/p>\n

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