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hamate

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hamate /ham·ate/ (ham´āt) shaped like a hook.
ha·mate (hmt)
n.
A bone on the medial side of the carpus, articulating with the fourth and fifth metacarpal, triquetrum, lunate, and capitate bones. Also called unciform bone.
hamate
1. hooked.
2. the fourth carpal bone.


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