This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Joints, Subject name: Anatomy
[{'content': 'Which is the most commonly fractured carpal bone? \nSelect and explain. \nA. Hamate, B. Lunate, C. Scaphoid, D. Capitates', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: C \nExplanation: Ans. C ScaphoidRef: BDC, 6th ed. vol. 1 pg. 26* The scaphoid is a BOAT SHAPED carpal bone and has a tubercle in its lateral side.* Scaphoid bone is the most commonly fractured carpal bone.* Lunate (crescent shaped) is the 2nd most commonly fractured carpal bone.* Scaphoid fracture is usually caused by a fall on an outstretched hand with the weight landing on the palm.* Scaphoid bone forms the floor of the anatomical snuffbox.* It articulates with the following bones: radius, lunate, capitate, trapezium, and trapezoid.', 'role': 'assistant'}]