What Is Snuff Box?

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The Anatomical Snuffbox Anatomical Snuffbox 42329. Anatomical Terminology. the Anatomical Snuff Box or Snuffbox or Foveola Radialis Is a Triangular Deepening...

What Is Snuff Box?

The anatomical snuffbox

anatomical snuffbox
42329. Anatomical terminology. The anatomical snuff box or snuffbox or foveola radialis is a triangular deepening on the radial, dorsal aspect of the hand—at the level of the carpal bones, specifically, the scaphoid and trapezium bones forming the floor.
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(also known as the radial fossa), is a triangular depression found on the lateral aspect of the dorsum of the hand. ... In the past, this depression was used to hold snuff (ground tobacco) before inhaling via the nose – hence it was given the name 'snuffbox'.

What is a snuff box used for?

snuffbox, small, usually ornamented box for holding snuff (a scented, powdered tobacco).

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Why do they call it a snuff box?

The anatomical snuffbox is visible with ulnar deviation of the wrist and extension and abduction of the thumb. Its name was derived from using the depression as a means of placement for the inhalation of powdered tobacco, otherwise known as dry snuff, and was first described in the medical literature in 1850.

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