Category:Scaphoid

Scaph"oid, a. Etym: [gr. -oid: cf. F. scaphoïde.] (anat.)

Defn: resembling a boat in form; boat-shaped. -- n.

Defn: the scaphoid bone. Scaphoid bone (a) one of the carpal bones, which articulates with the radius; the radiale. (b) one of the tarsal bones; the navicular bone. See under navicular.