Endochondral carpal bone similar to distal carpal 4, but lost in most reptiles and mammals. [ VSAO:0005047 ]
Synonyms: distal carpal 5
Term information
- VSAO:0005047
- AAO:0000851
Small element that articulates anteriorly with metacarpal IV(V). It may be fused to carpal 4(3), 5(4), the ulnare, radiale, or other elements.[AAO]
lost in most reptiles and mammals[VSAO]. Small element that articulates anteriorly with metacarpal IV(V). It may be fused to carpal 4(3), 5(4), the ulnare, radiale, or other elements