claviform

Meanings

• noun

  A small bone located at the base of the middle finger in humans and some other primates.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkleɪ-/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈkleɪ-/
   
   
   
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3. /ˈkleɪ-/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

clavate , clubbed

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Variants

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scalariform , scalariformly

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Etymology

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From Latin clavus 'key' + forma 'shape'.

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Trivia

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1. The claviform bone is one of the smallest bones in the human body.

2. In some primates, the claviform bone is larger and more robust, allowing for greater gripping strength.

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Related Concepts

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1. Carpometacarpal joint: The joint between the metacarpal bone and the carpal bone in the hand, allowing for flexion and extension of the fingers.

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Culture

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In anatomy, the claviform bone is an important structure in the carpometacarpal joint of the hand, allowing for fine manipulation and grasping.

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3. mnemonics
   

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