Definition of Scaphoid. Meaning of Scaphoid. Synonyms of Scaphoid

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Definition of Scaphoid

Scaphoid
Scaphoid Scaph"oid (?; 277), a. [Gr. ska`fh a boat + -oid: cf. F. scapho["i]de.] (Anat.) Resembling a boat in form; boat-shaped. -- n. The scaphoid bone. Scaphoid bone (a) One of the carpal bones, which articulates with the radius; the radiale. (b) One of the tarsal bones; the navicular bone. See under Navicular.

Meaning of Scaphoid from wikipedia

- The scaphoid bone is one of the carpal bones of the wrist. It is situated between the hand and forearm on the thumb side of the wrist (also called the...
- A scaphoid fracture is a break of the scaphoid bone in the wrist. Symptoms generally includes pain at the base of the thumb which is worse with use of...
- depression, the scaphoid fossa, which gives origin to the tensor veli palatini. It is not the same as and has to be distinguished from the scaphoid fossa of...
- aspect of the hand—at the level of the carpal bones, specifically, the scaphoid and trapezium bones forming the floor. The name originates from the use...
- are better conceptualized as three longitudinal columns: Radial scaphoid column: scaphoid, trapezium, and trapezoid Lunate column: lunate and capitate Ulnar...
- Injury to the lower chest can cause injuries to the spleen and liver. A scaphoid abdomen is when the abdomen is sucked inwards. In a newborn, it may represent...
- (idiopathic) avascular necrosis of the scaphoid, is a rare condition where ischemia and necrosis of the scaphoid bone occurs without previous fracture...
- Watson's test, also known as the scaphoid shift test, is a diagnostic test for instability between the scaphoid and lunate bones of the wrist. To perform...
- scapholunate interosseous ligament rupture or an unhealed fracture of the scaphoid. Characteristic symptoms including pain, deformity and stiffness. Pain...
- surface. It is situated at the radial side of the carpus, between the scaphoid and the first metacarpal bone (the metacarpal bone of the thumb). It is...