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Triquetral Bone

Description:

The triquetral bone, also known as the triangular bone or triquetrum, is one of the eight small carpal bones located in the human wrist. It is shaped like a pyramid with rounded edges, forming part of the proximal row of carpal bones.

Senses:

Sense 1 - Anatomy:

In anatomy, the triquetral bone refers to the specific bone in the wrist that is situated on the ulnar side of the hand. It forms articulations with the pisiform bone, lunate bone, and hamate bone.

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Sample Sentence:

During the wrist examination, the doctor precisely palpated the triquetral bone to identify any tenderness or abnormalities.

Sense 2 - Popular:

In popular usage, the term "triquetral bone" can refer to any bone in the shape of a triangle that is found in various animal species.

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Sample Sentence:

While studying comparative anatomy, the students examined the triquetral bone in different species to identify potential evolutionary similarities.

Sense 3 - Local:

The term "triquetral bone" might be used within a specific local context or jargon, referring to a unique bone or object found in a localized area.

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Sample Sentence:

The museum displayed a collection of ancient artifacts, including an intriguing triquetral bone believed to be of significant cultural importance in the local indigenous community.