*Proximally, (mediolaterally), radial, intermediate, ulnar and accessory bones
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*Proximally - the radial and intermediate bones are fused to form the '''radial''' carpal bone. The accessory carpal bone articulates with both the ulnar carpal bone and the distal ulna.
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**The accessory bone serves as a landmark for palpation
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*Distally - bones I-IV are present
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*Distally, bones are numbered 1-5, though 5 is always fused with 4
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*A small [[Bones and Cartilage - Anatomy & Physiology#Types of Bone|'''sesamoid''']] bone embedded in the medial tissues of the joint can sometimes be mistaken as a chip fracture