General Anatomy · Skeletal System · Hard
Trapezoid
Meaning: Four-sided carpal bone of the distal row; also the lateral band of the coracoclavicular ligament.
In practice: Together with the conoid band, this ligament gives major vertical stability to the acromioclavicular joint.
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