Associations to the word «Hamate»

Wiktionary

HAMATE, adjective. (anatomy) Hooked at the tip.
HAMATE, noun. The hamate bone.
HAMATE BONE, noun. One of the eight bones of the wrist (carpals).
HAMATE BONES, noun. Plural of hamate bone

Dictionary definition

HAMATE, noun. The wrist bone in line with the 4th and 5th fingers.

Wise words

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