Anatomy
hamate Audio
ha·mate
Subclass of:
Bone structure of carpus
Definitions related to bone structure of hamate:
  • (hamate bone) A carpal bone located between the CAPITATE BONE and the TRIQUETRUM BONE. The hamate has a prominent process that projects anteriorly.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
  • (hamate bone) The medial bone in the distal row of carpal bones.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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