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short bone

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun short bone has 1 sense
  1. short bone, os breve - a bone that is of approximately equal dimension in all directions
    --1 is a kind of bone, os

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Short Bone

Definition

A short bone is one of the four types of bones found in the human body. It is characterized by its cube-like shape, with approximately equal dimensions in width, height, and length.

Senses

Sense 1

Noun: A type of bone

A short bone refers to a bone that is roughly cuboidal in shape, such as the bones found in the wrists (carpal bones) or the ankles (tarsal bones).

Example sentence: She fractured a short bone in her wrist during the fall.

Usages

Usage 1

Medical: Short bones play a crucial role in providing support and facilitating movement. They work together with other bone types to ensure proper skeletal function.

Example sentence: The doctor diagnosed a short bone abnormality in the patient's foot, affecting their gait.

Usage 2

Anatomy: Short bones can be found in different parts of the body, including the hands, feet, and certain irregular bones such as vertebrae.

Example sentence: The short bone structure of the carpals allows for intricate movements of the hand.

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