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Trapezoid Bone

Description:

A trapezoid bone is a small carpal bone located in the wrist, specifically in the second row of the proximal carpal bones.

Senses and Usages:

1. Anatomical Sense:

In anatomy, the trapezoid bone refers to one of the eight carpal bones found in the human wrist. It is situated in the second row of the proximal carpal bones, between the trapezium and the capitate bone. The trapezoid bone aids in the articulation and mobility of the wrist joint.

Example Sentence:

The trapezoid bone helps to stabilize the wrist and facilitate smooth movement.

2. Popular Sense:

In popular culture, the term "trapezoid bone" may also refer to an imaginary or fictional bone that does not exist in reality.

Example Sentence:

In the fantasy novel, the protagonist discovered the hidden trapezoid bone, which possessed magical properties.

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