Definition of Scaphoid bone

1. Noun. The largest wrist bone on the thumb side.

Exact synonyms: Navicular, Os Scaphoideum
Generic synonyms: Carpal, Carpal Bone, Wrist Bone
Derivative terms: Navicular

Definition of Scaphoid bone

1. Noun. (anatomy) One of the carpal bones of the wrist. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Scaphoid bone

1. The largest bone of the proximal row of the carpus on the lateral (radial) side, articulating with the radius, lunate, capitate, trapezium, and trapezoid. Synonym: os scaphoideum, navicular bone of hand, os naviculare manus. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Scaphoid Bone

scaphiophrynines
scaphism
scaphite
scapho-
scaphocephalic
scaphocephalism
scaphocephalous
scaphocerite
scaphocerites
scaphognathite
scaphognathites
scaphohydrocephalus
scaphoid
scaphoid abdomen
scaphoid bone (current term)
scaphoid fossa
scaphoid fossa of sphenoid bone
scaphoid fracture
scaphoid scapula
scaphoid tuberosity
scaphoids
scapholunar
scapholunars
scaphopda
scaphopod
scaphopods
scapi
scapiform
scaping

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