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Scaphoid
Scaph′oid
(?; 277)
, Adj.
[Gr.
σκάφη
a boat + -oid
: cf. F. scaphoïde
.] (Anat.)
Resembling a boat in form; boat-shaped.
– Noun.
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
.Definition 2025
scaphoid
scaphoid
English
Adjective
scaphoid (comparative more scaphoid, superlative most scaphoid)
- Shaped like a boat, navicular.
Translations
Noun
scaphoid (plural scaphoids)

BONES OF CARPUS (from radial/lateral):
Proximal: A=Scaphoid, B=Lunate, C=Triquetral, D=Pisiform
Distal: E=Trapezium, F=Trapezoid, G=Capitate, H=Hamate
With 1=Radius, 2=Ulna, 3=Metacarpals
Proximal: A=Scaphoid, B=Lunate, C=Triquetral, D=Pisiform
Distal: E=Trapezium, F=Trapezoid, G=Capitate, H=Hamate
With 1=Radius, 2=Ulna, 3=Metacarpals
- (anatomy) Carpal navicular bone.
Synonyms
- scaphoid bone
- os scaphoideum
Translations
scaphoid bone — see scaphoid bone