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The cuneiform may be distinguished by its pyramidal shape, and by its having an oval, isolated facet for articulation with pisiform bone. It is situated at the upper and inner side of the carpus. Shown is the left cuneiform, showing palmar and lateral surfaces.

Cuneiform Bone

The cuneiform may be distinguished by its pyramidal shape, and by its having an oval, isolated facet…

A anterior view of the ligaments of the wrist and hand.

Hand Ligaments

A anterior view of the ligaments of the wrist and hand.

A posterior view of the ligaments of the wrist and hand.

Hand Ligaments

A posterior view of the ligaments of the wrist and hand.

Joints of the right hand, from the back of the hand.

Joints of the Hand

Joints of the right hand, from the back of the hand.

Carpal and metacarpal nerves-internal aspect. q, external branch of median; r, internal branch of median, or internal metacarpal; s, internal branch of cubital; t, external branch of median, and internal branch of cubital uniting to form external metacarpal; u, communicating branch uniting metacarpal nerves; v, internal digital.

Leg of a Horse Showing Nerves

Carpal and metacarpal nerves-internal aspect. q, external branch of median; r, internal branch of median,…

The pisiform may be known by its small size and by its presenting a single articular facet. It is situated on a plane anterior to the other bones of the carpus; it is spheroidal in form, with its long diameter directed vertically. Shown is the left pisiform, showing posterior and lateral surfaces.

Pisiform Bone

The pisiform may be known by its small size and by its presenting a single articular facet. It is situated…