1. having a hooked or curved shape
Usage: technical; anatomy

1. a small bone in the wrist that has a hook-like projection
Usage: anatomy

Examples

• The hamate bone is located on the pinky side of the wrist.
• A fracture of the hamate can cause pain during gripping motions.
• The hamate process provides attachment for several hand muscles.
• Athletes sometimes injure the hamate bone during sports activities.
• The hamate structure helps stabilize the wrist joint.
• Doctors identified a hamate fracture on the X-ray.