noun
the wrist bone with a rounded head shape that articulates with the 3rd metacarpus
• Syn: ↑capitate, ↑os capitatum
• Hypernyms: ↑carpal bone, ↑carpal, ↑wrist bone
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Anat.
the largest and central bone of the carpus, articulating with the second, third, and fourth metacarpal bones.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.