Scaphoid

Parent Structures

• Carpal Bones

Bone Classification

• Short

Bony Features

• Tubercle of the Scaphoid

Attaching Structures as Origin

• Dorsal Intercarpal Ligament
• Interosseous Ligament of the Midcarpal Joint - Near it’s Trapezoid articular surface
• Palmer Intercarpal Ligament
• Radial Collateral Ligament

Attaching Structures as Insertion

• Dorsal Radiocarpal Ligament - posterior surface
• Palmar Radiocarpal Ligament - anterior surface
• Palmar Ulnocarpal Ligament - anterior surface
• Radial Collateral Carpal Ligament - lateral side
• Scaphoid Lunate Dorsal Intercarpal Ligament
• Scaphoid Lunate Palmar Intercarpal Ligament

Associated Joints

• Midcarpal Joint
• Proximal Intercarpal Joints
• Wrist

Structures Attaching to Bony Features as Origin

• Tubercle of the Scaphoid
  • Abductor Pollicis Brevis

Structures Attaching to Bony Features as Insertion

• Tubercle of the Scaphoid
  • Flexor Retinaculum of the Hand