Hamate Bone

A carpal bone located between the CAPITATE BONE and the TRIQUETRUM BONE. The hamate has a prominent process that projects anteriorly.

Year introduced: 2006

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Tree Number(s): A02.835.232.087.319.150.400

MeSH Unique ID: D051225

Entry Terms:

• Bone, Hamate
• Bones, Hamate
• Hamate Bones
• Os Hamatum
• Hook of the Hamate

Previous Indexing:

• Carpal Bones (1971-2005)

All MeSH Categories
Anatomy Category
Musculoskeletal System
Skeleton
Bone and Bones
Bones of Upper Extremity
Hand Bones
Carpal Bones
Hamate Bone