Definition of Unciform bone

1. Noun. The wrist bone in line with the 4th and 5th fingers.

Exact synonyms: Hamate, Hamate Bone, Os Hamatum
Generic synonyms: Carpal, Carpal Bone, Wrist Bone

Medical Definition of Unciform bone

1. The bone on the medial (ulnar) side of the distal row of the carpus; it articulates with the fourth and fifth metacarpal, triquetral, lunate, and capitate. Synonym: os hamatum, hamatum, hooked bone, unciform bone, unciforme, uncinatum. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Unciform Bone

unchurching
unchurchly
unci
unci
uncia
uncia
unciae
uncial
uncially
uncials
unciform
unciform
unciforme
unciforms
unciform bone (current term)
unciform bone (current term)
unciform fasciculus
unciliated
uncinal
Uncinaria
uncinaria
uncinarias
uncinariases
uncinariasis
uncinariasis
uncinata
uncinate
uncinate
uncinate attack
uncinate bundle of Russell

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