Description
The articular area of the hamate bone consists of the proximal, distal, medial, and lateral aspects of the bone that articulate with adjacent bones. It includes the triquetrum, capitate, and lunate articular facets, and the fourth and fifth metacarpal articular facets.
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Hamate Bone
The hamate bone ossifies in the first year of life, with the hook forming from a separate, discrete ossification center.
