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== Description  ==
== Description  ==
The pisiform is one of eight carpal bones that forms part of the wrist joint. It is a small pea-shaped bone. The name pisiform is derived from the Latin word "''pisum"''  which means pea. It can be felt on the anteromedial side of the wrist.  


=== Structure  ===
=== Structure  ===
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Revision as of 16:14, 11 February 2019

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The pisiform is one of eight carpal bones that forms part of the wrist joint. It is a small pea-shaped bone. The name pisiform is derived from the Latin word "pisum" which means pea. It can be felt on the anteromedial side of the wrist.  

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