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scaphoid bone
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Princeton's WordNet
scaphoid bone, os scaphoideum, navicularnoun
the largest wrist bone on the thumb side
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scaphoid bonenoun
(anatomy) One of the carpal bones of the wrist.
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Scaphoid bone
The scaphoid bone is one of the carpal bones of the wrist. It is situated between the hand and forearm on the thumb side of the wrist (also called the lateral or radial side). It forms the radial border of the carpal tunnel. The scaphoid bone is the largest bone of the proximal row of wrist bones, its long axis being from above downward, lateralward, and forward. It is approximately the size and shape of a medium cashew.
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scaphoid bone
The scaphoid bone is one of the eight small bones in the wrist, also known as carpal bones, that connect the bones of the hand to the bones of the forearm. It is located on the thumb side of the wrist and has a unique shape that resembles a boat. This bone plays a key role in wrist movement and stability. Fractures of the scaphoid bone are common due to falls on an outstretched hand.
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Scaphoid bone
The scaphoid bone is one of the carpal bones of the wrist. It is situated between the hand and forearm on the thumb side of the wrist. It forms the radial border of the carpal tunnel. The scaphoid bone is the largest bone of the proximal row of wrist bones, its long axis being from above downward, lateralward, and forward. It is approximately the size and shape of a medium cashew.
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Scaphoid Bone
The bone which is located most lateral in the proximal row of CARPAL BONES.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of scaphoid bone in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of scaphoid bone in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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- escafoideCatalan, Valencian
- ranteen veneluuFinnish
- scafoideItalian
- naviculair beenDutch
- escafoidePortuguese
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