noun
- plural of hamate; hook-shaped bones in the wrist
Usage: anatomy
Examples
- The hamates are located on the pinky side of the wrist.
- Fractures of the hamates can occur from sports injuries.
- The doctor examined both hamates during the X-ray review.
- Golfers sometimes injure their hamates from repetitive swinging.
- The hamates articulate with several other carpal bones.