Name the carpal bones.
A)scaphoid,lunate,triquetrum,pisiform,calcaneus,talus,navicular
B)calcaneus,talus,navicular,cuboid,and three cuneiform bones
C)scaphoid,lunate,triquetrum,pisiform,trapezium,trapezoid,capitate,hamate
D)trapezium,trapezoid,capitate,hamate,phalanx,pollex
E)hamate,phalanx,pollex,and three cuneiform bones

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The carpal bones are arranged in two rows. The proximal row contains the scaphoid, lunate, triquetrum, and pisiform bones, and the distal row contains the trapezium, trapezoid, capitate, and hamate bones. Choice C correctly lists all eight carpal bones. Choices A, B, D, and E include bones that are not part of the carpal bones.

Name the Carpal Bones