The question likely refers to the scaphoid bone, not a "scaffold bone." The scaphoid bone is located in your wrist.
Location of the Scaphoid Bone
The scaphoid bone is one of eight carpal bones found in your wrist. It's positioned on the thumb side of your wrist, between your hand and forearm. Another way to describe its location is on the lateral or radial side of the wrist. It's also important to note its role in forming the radial border of the carpal tunnel.
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Specifically: The scaphoid sits proximally (closer to the forearm) and laterally (towards the thumb) within the wrist.
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Clinical Significance: Due to its location and limited blood supply, the scaphoid bone is prone to fractures.
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Analogy: Imagine your wrist as a box; the scaphoid is one of the building blocks forming one of the sides of that box, nearest your thumb.
