Definition of Pisiform bone

1. Noun. A small wrist bone that articulates only with the triquetral.

Exact synonyms: Os Pisiforme, Pisiform
Generic synonyms: Carpal, Carpal Bone, Wrist Bone

Definition of Pisiform bone

1. Noun. (anatomy) A small knobbly, pea-shaped sesamoid bone of the wrist. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Pisiform bone

1. A small bone resembling a pea in size and shape, in the proximal row of the carpus, lying on the anterior surface of the triquetral with which alone it articulates; it gives insertion to the tendon of the flexor carpi ulnaris muscle. Synonym: os pisiforme, lentiform bone. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Pisiform Bone

pises
pish
pish posh
pisha paysha
pished
pisher
pishers
pishes
pishing
pishoge
pishoges
pishogue
pishogues
pishu
pisiform
pisiform bone (current term)
pisiforms
pisketti
piskies
pisky
pismires
piso
pisohamate ligament
pisolite
pisolites
pisolith
pisoliths
pisolitic
pisometacarpal ligament

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