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pisiform bone

/ˈpaɪsɪfɔːrm bəʊn/

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/ˈpaɪsɪfɔːrm bəʊn/C1formalmedical
  • ruНебольшая кость гороховидной формы, расположенная в запястье, часть проксимального ряда костей запястья, находящаяся с локтевой стороны.

A small, pea-shaped bone located in the wrist, part of the proximal row of carpal bones, situated on the ulnar side.

  1. Small wrist boneC2formal

    A small, pea-shaped bone located in the wrist, part of the proximal row of carpal bones.

    ruГороховидная кость

    • The pisiform bone is easily palpable on the ulnar side of the wrist.
    • Fractures of the pisiform bone are rare but can occur from a direct blow.
    • The pisiform bone articulates with the triquetrum bone.