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Os Hamatum (Noun)

Meaning

The wrist bone in line with the 4th and 5th fingers.

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Examples

  • The os hamatum is a carpal bone located in the distal row of the wrist, aligned with the 4th and 5th metacarpals.
  • The doctor carefully examined the patient's wrist X-ray to determine if the os hamatum was fractured.
  • A fall onto an outstretched hand can cause a fracture of the os hamatum, leading to wrist pain and limited mobility.
  • The os hamatum articulates with the lunate, triquetrum, and 4th and 5th metacarpals to form the wrist joint.
  • During the surgical procedure, the orthopedic surgeon carefully realigned and stabilized the fractured os hamatum.

Synonyms

  • Unciform Bone
  • Hamate Bone
  • Hamate

Hypernyms

  • Wrist Bone
  • Carpal
  • Carpal Bone
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