what is capitate
Bones of the hands and arms. To read about other bones of the hands and arms, use the links on the left-side of this page. The capitate is one of the carpal bones (of the wrist / hand). The specific location of the capitate is indicated in the diagram below. For more information about the adjacent bones see hand bones and arm bones. More about Hand and Arm Bones: This website includes many pages about bones and the skeletal system.