SportsAugust 17, 2026

hamate

HAY-mayt

Definition

A small, hook-shaped bone located in the wrist on the side of the palm nearest to the little finger.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'hamatus,' meaning 'hooked' or 'furnished with a hook,' referring to the bone's distinctive hook-shaped process.

In the news

The article mentions that Vinnie Pasquantino suffered a hamate fracture, which is a common sports injury involving this specific wrist bone.

Royals activate Maikel Garcia from injured list

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