Navicular bone
The Navicular Bone (pronounced: /nəˈvɪkjʊlər boʊn/) is a small bone found in the feet and hands of humans and some animals.
Etymology
The term "navicular" is derived from the Latin word "navicula", which means "little ship", referring to the bone's ship-like shape.
Anatomy
The navicular bone in the foot is one of the tarsal bones, located on the medial side of the foot, and articulates proximally with the talus, distally with the three cuneiform bones, and laterally with the cuboid bone. In the hand, it is one of the carpal bones, located in the proximal row of the wrist (carpus).
Clinical Significance
The navicular bone can be involved in a number of medical conditions, including Kohler disease, a rare bone disorder of the foot in children, and navicular stress fracture, a common overuse injury in athletes.
Related Terms
- Tarsal bones
- Carpal bones
- Talus
- Cuneiform bones
- Cuboid bone
- Kohler disease
- Navicular stress fracture
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Navicular bone
- Wikipedia's article - Navicular bone
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