Tim Taylor is a senior writer at Innerbody Research focusing on human anatomy and physiology. Tim earned both his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and his Master's degree in Teaching from the University of Pittsburgh.

Last updated: Jul 2nd, 2025

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The capitate bone is one of the eight small carpal bones in the wrist that are firmly bound in two rows of four bones each. It is located on the lower side of the hand by the metacarpals, or the first joint of the fingers.

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