Definition of unciform in English:
unciform
adjective ˈʌnsɪfɔːmˈənsəˌfɔrm
1
another term for uncinate
Example sentencesExamples
- The slits 302 of the catches 300 thereupon engage with the unciform tabs 146 of the resilient plate 114.
- 1.1dated Denoting the hamate bone of the wrist.
Example sentencesExamples
- The inferior posterior unciform facet is widely separated from the anterior one.
- Articulations are between five bones: the radius above, os magnum and unciform bone below, scaphoid and cuneiform on either side.
- It's part of an aborted attempt by Teleoceras to form a posterior articulation between the magnum and unciform bone, in order to stabilize the wrist (and attempt to fuse the two bones).
Definition of unciform in US English:
unciform
adjectiveˈənsəˌfôrmˈənsəˌfɔrm
1
another term for uncinate
Example sentencesExamples
- The slits 302 of the catches 300 thereupon engage with the unciform tabs 146 of the resilient plate 114.
- 1.1dated Denoting the hamate bone of the wrist.
Example sentencesExamples
- Articulations are between five bones: the radius above, os magnum and unciform bone below, scaphoid and cuneiform on either side.
- The inferior posterior unciform facet is widely separated from the anterior one.
- It's part of an aborted attempt by Teleoceras to form a posterior articulation between the magnum and unciform bone, in order to stabilize the wrist (and attempt to fuse the two bones).