Hamulus

Hamulus

Hamulus (pronunciation: /ˈhæmjʊləs/) is a small hook-like structure in the human body. The term is derived from the Latin word 'hamulus', meaning 'little hook'.

Etymology

The term 'Hamulus' is derived from the Latin word 'hamulus', which translates to 'little hook'. This is in reference to the hook-like shape of the structure.

Anatomy

There are several structures in the human body referred to as a hamulus. These include:

• Pterygoid hamulus: A hook-like process located at the lower extremity of the medial pterygoid plate of the sphenoid bone.
• Hamulus of hamate: A hook-like process on the hamate bone in the wrist.
• Uvula: The uvula is also sometimes referred to as the 'little grape', which is the meaning of 'uvula' in Latin. It is a small, bell-shaped organ that hangs down at the back of the mouth. It has a hook-like shape, which is why it is sometimes referred to as a hamulus.

Related Terms

• Pterygoid process: A process of the sphenoid bone, consisting of two plates, the medial pterygoid plate and the lateral pterygoid plate. The pterygoid hamulus is a part of the medial pterygoid plate.
• Hamate bone: A bone in the human wrist which has a hook-like process known as the hamulus of hamate.
• Sphenoid bone: A bone at the base of the skull where the pterygoid hamulus is located.

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Hamulus
• Wikipedia's article - Hamulus

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