Vocabulary Entry

scaphoid

|noun

noun

A carpal bone located at the base of the thumb in the wrist, shaped like a boat.

Example Sentences

"The scaphoid bone is one of the key bones that helps to stabilize the wrist."

"Fractures of the scaphoid are common among athletes who participate in sports that involve falls."

"X-rays can sometimes miss a scaphoid fracture, so doctors may conduct further imaging."