Basics
Description
Bones: The wrist is composed of 8 carpal bones in 2 rows (proximal and distal); from radial to ulnar:
Proximal row:
Scaphoid (or navicular)
Lunate
Triquetrum
Pisiform
Distal row:
Trapezium
Trapezoid
Capitate
Hamate
Tunnels: The wrist has 6 dorsal and 2 volar (or palmar) compartments (or tunnels) that transport tendons to the hand.
Compartment I:
The 1st (most radial) tunnel transports the abductor pollicis longus [...]
