Styloid process of the 3rd metacarpal

Study entry

Description

Small projection on the lateral surface of the base of the 3rd metacarpal, which distinguishes it from the others.

Palpation

About 3.5 cm from the dorsal tubercle of the radius.

Source: cap. 3, «Huesos de la mano» y «Anatomía de superficie de los huesos del miembro superior»

Other structures in this region

• Conoid tubercle
• Trapezoid line
• Scapular notch
• Glenoid cavity
• Supraglenoid tubercle
• Infraglenoid tubercle
• Subscapular fossa
• Supraspinous fossa