Question
First carpal bone to appear is?
| A. |
Trapezium
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| B. |
Capitate
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| C. |
Pisiform
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| D. |
Lunate
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Show Answer
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Correct Answer � B
Explanation
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Ans. is ‘B’ i.e., Capitate Ref Reddy’s Essentials 26th/e p. 63
The ossification centres in carpal bones appear as follows :
| n Capitate |
1 year |
n Hamate |
2 years |
| n Triquitrum |
3 years |
n Lunate |
4 years |
| n Scaphoid and trapezoid |
5 years |
n Trapezium |
6 years |
| n Pisiform |
11 years |
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