Cuboid Bone (Noun)
Meaning
The cube shaped bone on the outer side of the tarsus.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The cuboid bone is located on the outer side of the foot and is roughly cube shaped.
- In the anatomy of the human foot, the cuboid bone articulates with four other bones.
- The cuboid bone is the outermost bone of the distal row of the tarsus and proximal to the fourth and fifth metatarsals.
- During the medical exam, the doctor checked the cuboid bone for any signs of fracture or damage.
- The cuboid bone plays a crucial role in transferring forces from the leg to the rest of the foot during weight-bearing activities.