hamulus
/ˈhæmjələs/
noun
- A small hook or hook-shaped part, especially in anatomy or biology.
- In birds, the hamulus helps connect the ribs for stronger flight support.
- The hamulus of the hamate bone is a small hook that can be felt on the palm side of the wrist.
- The surgeon identified a fracture of the hamulus during the wrist operation.
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