hamulus

Meanings

• noun

  A small hook-like process or bone at the base of some anatomical structures, such as the mandible or the calcaneus.

  - "The hamuli of the mandible help to attach the tongue to the floor of the mouth."
  - "The calcaneal hamuli are small bony projections at the base of the heel bone."

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Variants

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hamuli , hamulus

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Etymology

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From Latin hamulus, meaning 'hook, small hook'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'hamulus' is also used in astronomy to refer to a small, star-like object.

2. In the human body, there are over 200 hamuli in total.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mandibular hamuli: Small hook-like processes at the base of the mandible that help to attach the tongue to the floor of the mouth.

2. Calcaneal hamuli: Small bony projections at the base of the heel bone that help to attach the plantar fascia and other structures to the bone.

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Culture

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In ancient Greek mythology, Hamulus was the name of a demigod and the god of agriculture in the city of Elis.

How to Memorize "hamulus"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small hook or bone.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hamulus' with the idea of a hook or a small bone.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Hammer and Hook' to remember that Hamulus is a hook-like structure.

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