navicular Definition
na·vicu·lar (nə vik′yə lər)
adjective
shaped like a boat: said esp. of certain bones
Etymology: LL navicularis < L navicula, dim. of navis, a ship: see navy
noun
any of various boat-shaped bones; esp.,
- the outer bone of the first row of carpals in the wrist
- a bone on the inner side of the human foot, in front of the anklebone
navicular Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- bone: Large arrows: navicular bone; small arrows: coffin joint.
- syndrome: This document provides information and illustrations on navicular syndrome in horses.
- disease: Horses with all foot shapes can develop navicular disease.
- bursa: Damage can occur to the deep flexor tendon, navicular bursa, or navicular ligaments all resulting in pain and lameness.
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