Cuneiform Bone (Noun)
Meaning
A wrist bone that articulates with the pisiform and hamate and lunate bones.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The scaphoid bone articulates with the lunate and trapezium bones, as well as the cuneiform bone, to form the wrist joint.
- X-ray images revealed that she had fractured her cuneiform bone in the wrist, causing severe pain and swelling.
- The anatomist carefully examined the cuneiform bone, noting its irregular shape and rough surface where it articulated with the surrounding bones.
- Treatment for the wrist injury required immobilizing the cuneiform bone to allow it to heal properly and prevent complications.
- During surgery, the orthopedic surgeon skillfully repaired the damaged cuneiform bone, restoring function and mobility to the patient's wrist.