The Fourth Metacarpal Articulates with Which Carpal Bone or Bones

question 21

Multiple Choice

The fourth metacarpal articulates with which carpal bone or bones?

• A) trapezoid and capitate
• B) capitate only
• C) trapezium and hamate
• D) hamate and capitate
• E) trapezoid and trapezium

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