Carpal bones (mnemonic)

Changed by Adam Eid Ramsey, MD, 3 Jul 2019

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Mnemonics of the carpal bones are numerous and useful for memorising the order and location of the bones. They usually describe the position of the carpal bones from lateral to medial in the proximal row and then the distal row:

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  • +<li><strong>She Likes To Play Try To Catch Her</strong></li>

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