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Glossary Anatomy

Pisiform

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Also known as os pisiforme

Sesamoid bone in the tendon of flexor carpi ulnaris on the volar-ulnar aspect of the proximal carpal row; forms the ulnar wall of the carpal tunnel together with the hook of hamate.

Articles mentioning this term

  1. FESSH preparation

    Clinical examination of the hand and wrist

    Hand and wrist examination for FESSH candidates: how accurate the Phalen, Tinel, scratch collapse, Elson, Watson, grind, fovea and Allen tests really are.

  2. FESSH preparation

    Carpal tunnel syndrome

    Expert review of carpal tunnel syndrome for FESSH candidates and consultant peers — anatomy, diagnosis, AAOS 2024 guideline, surgical controversies, recurrent CTS workup. Vancouver-cited.

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