What's Another Word for Scaphoid Bone?

In older literature about human anatomy, the scaphoid is referred to as the navicular bone of the hand (this time from the Latin word “navis” = boat), since there is also a bone in a similar position in the foot which is called the navicular.

What is a synonym for scaphoid?

scaphoidadjective. Synonyms: (Anat.) boat-shaped, cymbiform, navicular.

What is a scaphoid in medical terms?

Medical Definition of scaphoid (Entry 2 of 2) 1 : navicular sense a. 2 : the largest carpal bone of the proximal row of the wrist that occupies the most lateral position on the thumb side. — called also navicular.

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