Lunate
Lunate
Lunate (pronounced: loo-nate) is a term used in anatomy to describe something that is crescent-shaped or semi-circular in appearance. The term is derived from the Latin word "luna", which means moon.
Etymology
The term "lunate" comes from the Latin word "luna", which means moon. This is due to the crescent shape of the moon, which is similar to the shape of certain anatomical structures that are described as lunate.
Pronunciation
The term is pronounced as "loo-nate".
Related Terms
- Lunate bone: One of the eight small bones that make up the carpal bones of the wrist. It is named for its crescent shape.
- Lunate sulcus: A fissure in the primate brain that separates the neocortex from the more primitive cortex.
- Lunate dislocation: A condition where the lunate bone in the wrist is dislocated from its normal position.
- Lunate surface: The crescent-shaped surface of a bone or other anatomical structure.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Lunate
- Wikipedia's article - Lunate
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