ectocuniform (Meaning)
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ectocuniform (n.)
One of the bones of the tarsus. See Cuneiform.
Synonyms & Antonyms of ectocuniform
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ectocuniform Sentence Examples
- Ectocuniform bones, also known as cuboid tarsals, are irregularly shaped and located in the lateral column of the tarsus.
- Ectocuniform bones are located in the outer side of the foot, below the calcaneus and in front of the cuboid bone.
- The ectocuniform bone is the smallest of the tarsal bones and has a wedge-like shape.
- The ectocuniform bone articulates with the cuboid bone anteriorly, the calcaneus posteriorly, and the navicular bone medially.
- The ectocuniform bone serves as an attachment point for several ligaments, including the plantar calcaneocuboid ligament and the long plantar ligament.
- Injuries to the ectocuniform bone are relatively rare but can occur due to trauma or overuse.
- Fractures of the ectocuniform bone are typically treated with immobilization and rest.
- In some cases, surgical intervention may be necessary to treat severe fractures or dislocations of the ectocuniform bone.
- Arthritis can also affect the ectocuniform bone, leading to pain and stiffness in the foot.
- Imaging studies, such as X-rays or MRI scans, are used to diagnose and monitor conditions affecting the ectocuniform bone.
FAQs About the word ectocuniform
One of the bones of the tarsus. See Cuneiform.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Ectocuniform bones, also known as cuboid tarsals, are irregularly shaped and located in the lateral column of the tarsus.
Ectocuniform bones are located in the outer side of the foot, below the calcaneus and in front of the cuboid bone.
The ectocuniform bone is the smallest of the tarsal bones and has a wedge-like shape.
The ectocuniform bone articulates with the cuboid bone anteriorly, the calcaneus posteriorly, and the navicular bone medially.
