hamate (bone)

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ha·mate (bone)

[TA]
the bone on the medial (ulnar) side of the distal row of the carpus that features a distinct, anteriorly projecting hook; it articulates with the fourth and fifth metacarpal, triquetral, lunate, and capitate.
Synonym(s): hamatum, hooked bone, os hamatum, unciform bone, unciforme, uncinatum
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