Largest carpal bone is(25-BDC-l4th) (Poddar osteology)
Correct Answer: Scaphoid
Description: (Scaphoid) (Poddar- osteology) (25- BDC- 14th)* CARPAL - BONES - (8 in number) in 2 rows* Proximal row (from lateral to medial side) - 1- Scaphoid 2- Lunate 3- Triquetral 4- Pisiform bonesDistal row (from lateral to medial side) 1. Trapezium 2. Trapezoid 3. Capitate 4. Hamate Scaphoid is boat shaped and is the largest bone of proximal row it posseses 6 surfaces Pisiform is pea - shaped and is the smallest and most medial bone of the proximal row Capitate - Largest of all carpal bones and is identified by the presence of a more or less rounded convex surfaces called "head"
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