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capitate

DEFINITIONS OF: capitate

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adj being abruptly enlarged and globose at the tip

Synonyms
circular, round
having a circular shape

n the wrist bone with a rounded head shape that articulates with the 3rd metacarpus

Synonyms:
capitate bone, os capitatum
Type of:
carpal, carpal bone, wrist bone
any of the eight small bones of the wrist of primates
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