triquetral
/traɪˈkwɛtrəl/
noun
- A small bone in the wrist, shaped somewhat like a triangle, located near the ulna.
- The doctor pointed to the triquetral on the X-ray and explained the injury.
- He fractured his triquetral bone when he fell on his outstretched hand.
- The triquetral is one of the eight carpal bones in the human wrist.
adjective
- Relating to the triquetral bone in the wrist.
- The triquetral region of the wrist can be tender after a sprain.
- The surgeon repaired the triquetral ligament during the operation.
- Triquetral fractures are common in certain types of falls.