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semilunar bone

/ˌsɛmiˈluːnər bəʊn/

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/ˌsɛmiˈluːnər bəʊn/C1formalmedical
  • ruСерповидная кость запястья, расположенная между ладьевидной и трёхгранной костями, входящая в проксимальный ряд запястья.

A crescent-shaped carpal bone located in the wrist, between the scaphoid and triquetrum bones, part of the proximal row of the carpus.

  1. Wrist boneC2formal

    A crescent-shaped carpal bone located in the proximal row of the wrist, between the scaphoid and triquetrum bones.

    ruПолулунная кость

    • The semilunar bone is also known as the lunate bone.
    • A fracture of the semilunar bone can cause wrist pain.
    • The semilunar bone articulates with the radius and other carpal bones.