This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Osteology, Subject name: Anatomy
First carpal bone to ossify? 
Select and explain. 
A. Scaphoid, B. Lunate, C. Capitate, D. Hamate.
C: Capitate
Answer: C: Capitate 
Explanation: The first carpal bone to ossify is capitate. It is the largest carpal bone , is present centrally & is the first one to ossify . Ossification of carpal bones: