Anatomy

Hamate Bone

A carpal bone located between the CAPITATE BONE and the TRIQUETRUM BONE. The hamate has a prominent process that projects anteriorly.

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Structured Summary

Abstract

A carpal bone located between the CAPITATE BONE and the TRIQUETRUM BONE. The hamate has a prominent process that projects anteriorly.

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Os Hamatum
  • Bone, Hamate
  • Bones, Hamate
  • Hamate Bones
  • Hook of the Hamate

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Aspects Covered

24 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

2006

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Previous Indexing

  • Carpal Bones (1971-2005)

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  1. A02w.835w.232w.087.319.150w.400w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Hamate Bone. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D051225. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D051225
  2. Hamate Bone. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamate_bone
  3. Hamate Bone. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q54393