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wrist bone

/ˈrɪst bəʊn/

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/ˈrɪst bəʊn/B2formalmedical
  • ruОбщий термин для любой из восьми маленьких костей, образующих лучезапястный сустав, соединяющий кисть с предплечьем.

A general term for any of the eight small bones that form the wrist joint, connecting the hand to the forearm.

  1. Carpal bonesB2formal

    Any of the eight small bones that form the wrist (carpus), connecting the hand to the forearm.

    ruКости запястья

    • The scaphoid is one of the most commonly fractured wrist bones.
    • An X-ray revealed a crack in one of his wrist bones.
    • The eight wrist bones are arranged in two rows.