What is another word for multangular bone?
Pronunciation: [mʌltˈanɡjʊlə bˈə͡ʊn] (IPA) 
A multangular bone, also known as a trapezium bone, is a small bone located in the wrist at the base of the thumb. This bone is shaped like a wedge or a trapezoid, which provides stability and flexibility for the thumb joint. Synonyms for the multangular bone include the trapezoid bone due to its similar shape, and carpal bones as it is part of the carpal group of bones. Additionally, it is referred to as the greater multangular bone to distinguish it from the lesser multangular bone, which is another bone in the wrist known as the trapezoid. These various terms are used interchangeably to describe the multangular bone in medical contexts.
